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Railways announce change in pattern of train services on May 19

The Southern Railway has announced cancellation of some trains, partial cancellation, diversion, rescheduling, and regulation of a few others in connection with the commissioning of Tower Wagon Siding at Karaikudi Junction

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Restore Chennai Egmore-Karaikudi Kamban express, Madurai MP urges Southern Railway GM

Madurai Lok Sabha member Su. Venkatesan has requested the Southern Railway to restore the Chennai Egmore-Karaikudi Kamban Express via Tiruvarur.

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Work begins on foot-over-bridge near Vellore Cantonment railway station

Construction of a new foot-over-bridge near Vellore Cantonment railway station to replace a manned level crossing.

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Railways brings down the curtain on passenger trains

Indian Railways redesignates passenger trains as express specials, doubling fares and replacing old rakes with MEMU and DEMU trains.

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MPs demand Vande Bharat Express between Tiruchi and Chennai

Introduction of a Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Tiruchi and other new trains, additional stops to existing trains, construction of new railway lines and extension of train services were among a host of demands put forth by Members of Parliament representing constituencies served by the Tiruchi Railway Division at…

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Passengers want Tambaram-Nagercoil Antyodaya Express to stop at Papanasam station

The Train Passengers’ Association, Papanasam, has urged the Southern Railway General Manager to provide one-minute stoppage for the Tambaram-Nagercoil (20691/20692) Antyodaya Express at Papanasam

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Residents of Velmurugan Nagar face severe stray dog menace, requesting Corporation Commissioner to take action.

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Highways, Southern Railway conduct joint inspection to start bridge work in Vaniyambadi

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Southern Railway expresses inability to spare its land for SilverLine

The report submitted by the Southern Railway on issues related to the SilverLine project of Kerala has put a question mark on the viability of the 530-km Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod semi-high-speed-rail project proposed by the Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (K-Rail).

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40 train services to and from Kerala cancelled in view of cyclone

The Southern Railway has cancelled as many as 40 train services to and from Kerala, including Sabarimala special trains, in view of the cyclone ‘Michaung’ which is likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast by Tuesday.

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Vande Bharat has not delayed passenger trains: Railways

Southern Railway maintains that Vande Bharat trains not impacting journey time of passenger trains in Alappuzha section; punctuality of Ernakulam-Kayamkulam and Alappuzha-Ernakulam passenger trains either improved or remained same, say Railways.

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Railways to focus on ensuring smooth operations of Vande Bharat

Southern Railway focuses on passenger grievances, rectifies issues quickly. Over 80,902 grievances redressed, 99.98% disposal rate, 10 min response time. #VandeBharat #SouthernRailway #RailMadad #Grievances #PassengerFeedback

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Karaikal-Peralam new broad gauge railway line project progressing briskly

New line project in Tiruchi progressing steadily; 75 minor bridges completed, major bridge work 50% over, station building foundation at Ambagarattur completed, 75% earthwork between Tirunallar-Karaikal done. Project to restore rail link b/w Karaikal & Peralam after 3 decades, reduce journey time, improve operational efficiency & provide connectivity to Thirunallar…

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Protests flare up over move to close Goods Shed road in Kottayam

Residents thwart attempt to close road near railway station; DRM to review plan in early next month.

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AI-based early warning system getting ready for pachyderm safety near Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu's AI-based early warning system to prevent wild elephants from getting hit by trains on railway lines nearing completion. System will detect elephant movement, alert forest dept. & railway authorities. 11 elephants killed in 6 train collisions from 2008-2022. AI-based system & railway underpass project to achieve 'zero elephant…

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Residents block Sholinghur-Arakkonam Main Road, demanding subway work to resume

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Ahead of northeast monsoon, key vehicular subway in Arakkonam being spruced up to prevent inundation

RANIPET: Subway near Arakkonam railway station spruced up to prevent flooding during monsoon. Built in 1865, it allows only light vehicles. Connects northern and southern parts of town. Joint inspection by civic body and Southern Railway identified black spots. Storm water drains being desilted, inlets cleaned, 700m drain connected to…

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Rail fence to prevent elephant deaths in addition to underpasses near Coimbatore

Southern Railway plans to build 3.6km rail fence b/w Madukkarai & Ettimadai stations to prevent wild elephants from getting hit by trains. AI project to prevent elephant deaths on Ettimadai-Walayar section nearing completion. #SouthernRailway #RailFence #AI #EttimadaiWalayar #WildElephants

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Central railway station awarded platinum shield by IGBC for energy conservation measures

.Dr. MGR Chennai Central railway station awarded Platinum certificate by IGBC for becoming net zero energy building. SR GM R.N. Singh received IGBC shield from Ajith Kumar Chordia. Station retro-fitted with LED bulbs, BLDC fans, water recycling plant, saving ₹10.75 crore annually, preventing 3,24,400 kg carbon emission. SR celebrated Gandhi…

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Southern Railway achieves 43% of capital expenditure target

Southern Railway has fast-tracked its infra projects in FY 2023-24, incurring ₹4,207.16 crore capex in the first five months, meeting 43% of the target. Its investments in infrastructure, job creation, economic development, and technological advancements have a positive impact on India's growth. Indian Railways have spent 46.6% of the total…

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Delay in bridge work makes students from A.P. villages to cross railway track to reach school near Tirupattur

Inordinate delay in ROB work near Pachur railway station in Natrampalli, TN, forces hundreds of students from A.P. to walk across track. Limited use vehicular subway being built by Southern Railway to provide safe access. Work for new bridge yet to start; subway work moving slowly. 550 students incl. 90…

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Railways to expedite installation of fire safety systems on trains

The Railway Board has directed General Managers of all Zonal Railways to expeditiously complete the process.

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Thiruvananthapuram-Mangalore Ernad Express will to have stoppage at Pazhyangadi from August 15

Southern Railway has accepted demand to allow Thiruvananthapuram-Mangalore Ernad Express to stop at Pazhayangadi from Aug 15. Railway Passengers Amenities Committee Chairman P.K. Krishnadas & Pazhayangadi Railway Passengers Association raised the issue. Station generates ₹10 crore/yr & 6 lakh passengers annually. Train will halt 8.45am & 2.15pm on Aug 15.

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Railway level crossing to be closed from August 10 for bridge work in Polur town

Railway LC 80 in Polur, Tiruvannamalai to close Aug 10 for construction of ₹24.66 crore ROB. Long distance buses to halt in town, but detour affects students, office-goers. Bridge will be 700m long, 12m wide, with LED lights, footpaths, steel railings, staircases. 28 electricity poles, 3 transformers relocated. Land acquisition…

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Five trains from Chennai diverted due to flooding of tracks in Telangana

The Southern Railway, as part of precautionary measures, has announced diversion of five trains originating from Chennai and other places due to overflowing of rainwater in the bridge of Hasanparthi-Kazipet route on July 27.

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