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Train travel disrupted in October; check revised schedule
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News18•06-10-2026, 11:11
Train travel disrupted in October; check revised schedule
- •Major changes have been made to train services in October due to urgent operational requirements and maintenance works by Southern Railway.
- •The Chennai Egmore – Mangaluru Central train will run via Irugur and Podanur Junction on October 6 and 16, skipping some scheduled halts.
- •The Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central train will be diverted via Kottayam on October 16, bypassing several regular stops.
- •Several long-distance trains including services from New Delhi, Okha, and Veraval will be regulated or delayed by 30 to 50 minutes.
- •South Western Railway has urged passengers to check the revised schedule officially before starting their journey to avoid any inconvenience.
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Train services are disrupted in October due to urgent operational requirements and maintenance works carried out by the Southern Railway.
Train No. 16159 from Chennai Egmore to Mangaluru Central will operate via the Irugur, Podanur Junction, and Surathkal route on October 6 and 16, bypassing certain scheduled halts like Coimbatore Junction.
The railway department has urged passengers to mandatorily check the revised schedule through official apps or at the station before starting their journey to avoid inconvenience.
