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Sudden Train Service Changes Announced for October 7 and 9
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News18•06-10-2026, 17:37
Sudden Train Service Changes Announced for October 7 and 9
- •Train services running via Villupuram have been modified due to engineering works in the Tiruchirappalli division of Southern Railway.
- •The Tirupati-Puducherry Express on October 7 is partially cancelled between Villupuram and Puducherry, terminating at Villupuram.
- •The Tambaram-Villupuram Passenger on October 7 is partially cancelled between Mundiyampakkam and Villupuram.
- •The Puducherry-Chennai Egmore Passenger on October 7 will originate from Villupuram instead of Puducherry.
- •The Villupuram-Mayiladuthurai Passenger on October 9 is partially cancelled between Villupuram and Melpattampakkam.
Key Questions Answered
On October 7, engineering works cause partial cancellations and service changes for the Tirupati-Puducherry Express, Tambaram-Villupuram Passenger, Puducherry-Chennai Egmore Passenger, and Villupuram-Chennai Beach Passenger.
The Tirupati-Puducherry Express (Train No. 16111), which departs from Tirupati at 4:10 AM, is partially cancelled between Villupuram and Puducherry on October 7 and will be terminated at Villupuram railway station.
The Egmore-Guruvayur Express (Train No. 16127), leaving Chennai Egmore at 10:40 AM on October 7, will be regulated or halted for approximately 20 minutes at a convenient station along the route before proceeding.
