The Latest Breaking News from the Southern Railway

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

The Hindu · May 16, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Madurai Reader’s Mail

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

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

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

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

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024

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).

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Dec 3, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

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

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023