Due to Tambaram remodeling work, Southern Railways has announced several changes to express train services from August 1st to 14th. Some trains are fully canceled, while others are diverted, shortened, or have their origin/destination changed. Specific details include train numbers, departure times, dates, and stations affected. These changes impact numerous trains...
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like Tambaram-Nagercoil Antyodaya Superfast Express, Chennai Egmore-Salem Superfast Express, Karaikkudi-Chennai Egmore Pallavan Superfast Express, Chennai Egmore-Madurai Vaigai Express, Tambaram-New Tinsukia Express, Hyderabad-Tambaram Superfast Express, Tambaram-Sengottai Express, Chennai Egmore-Mangaluru Central Express, Tambaram-Jasidih Superfast Express, Silghat Town-Tambaram Nagaon Express, Santragachi Jn.-Tambaram Antyodaya Express, New Tinsukia-Tambaram Weekly Express, Tiruchchirappalli-Bhagat Ki Koti Humsafar Weekly Express, Lokmanyatilak-Karaikal Weekly Express, Rameswaram-Ayodhya Cantt Shraddha Sethu Superfast Express, Bikaner-Madurai Superfast Weekly Express, Puducherry-New Delhi Weekly Express, Puducherry-Kacheguda Express, and Chengalpattu-Kakinada Port Circar Express.

Due to the remodeling of Tambaram Yard in Chennai, several train services will be affected from July 23rd to August 14th, 2024. This includes full cancellations of Train No. 20691 and 20692, and diversions for various trains like 22153, 20482, 11017, 22613, 22614, 22632, 22403, 22535, 17651, 17643. Some trains, like...
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Train No. 12606, will be short-terminated at Chengalpattu. Details regarding these changes, including specific dates, train numbers, and stations involved, are provided in the announcement.

Due to non-interlocking and interlocking works for the commencement of the third line between Appikatla, Nidubrolu, and Sunduru stations on the Vijayawada Division, several trains have been diverted and rescheduled. A special train between Tirunelveli and Shalimar has also been announced by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager K. Sandeep. Some notable...
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changes include the diversion of Howrah-SMVB Bengaluru Superfast Express (22863) via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, and Renigunta on July 22nd. The Ernakulam-Howrah Antyodaya Express (22878) is diverted on July 22nd and 29th via Renigunta, Yerraguntla, Nandyal, Guntur, and Krishna Canal. The Santragachhi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express (22841) is diverted on July 22nd and 29th via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, Renigunta, and Chennai Egmore. Several other trains have also been rescheduled with delays ranging from 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Additionally, certain trains will be short terminated at Chennai Egmore instead of Tambaram due to safety works and yard remodeling in the Chennai division.

The South Central Railway has announced special trains to cater to the increased travel demand. These trains will operate between Secunderabad and Bhavnagar, as well as between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi. The Secunderabad-Bhavnagar train (07061) will depart from Secunderabad at 8 PM on July 19, 26, August 2, and 9, reaching Bhavnagar...
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at 5:55 AM the next day. The Bhavnagar-Secunderabad train (07062) will depart from Bhavnagar at 10:15 AM on July 21, 28, August 4, and 11, reaching Secunderabad at 3:45 PM the next day. These trains will make stops at various stations including Medchal, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Basar, Mukhed, Nanded, Purna, Basmat, Hingoli, Washim, Akola, Bhusawal, Nandurbar, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Surendranagar, Dhola, Songadh, and Sihor. Additionally, the South Central Railway has announced a special train between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi (06533) on July 19th. The train will depart from Bengaluru at 8 PM and reach Kalaburagi at 7:45 AM the next day. A return train will depart from Kalaburagi on July 20th at 9:30 AM and reach Bengaluru at 8:30 PM the same day. Due to third-line construction work between Appikatla, Nidubrolu, and Sunduru stations in the Vijayawada division, several trains have been rescheduled or rerouted. The Howrah-SMVB Bengaluru Superfast Express (22863) departing from Howrah on July 22nd will be rerouted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, and Renigunta. The Ernakulam-Howrah Antyodaya Express (22878) will be rerouted via Renigunta, Yerraguntla, Nandyal, Guntur, and Krishna Canal on July 22nd and 29th. The Santragachhi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express (22841) will be rerouted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, Renigunta, and Chennai Egmore on July 22nd and 29th. The Malda Town-SMVB Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express (13434) departing from Malda Town will be delayed by 1.5 hours on July 21st. The Howrah-Mysore SF Express (22817) departing from Howrah will be delayed by one hour on July 21st and 26th.

The South Central Railway has announced changes in train services due to construction works in the Gudur section of the Vijayawada division. This involves the construction of a third line between Appikatla, Nidubrolu, and Tsunduru stations. Several trains have been diverted to alternative routes. These include the Ernakulam-Howrah Antyodaya Express...
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(Train No. 22878) on July 22nd and 29th, the Santragachi Jn.-Tambaram Antyodaya Express (Train No. 22841) on July 22nd and 29th, the Howrah-SMVT Bengaluru Superfast AC Weekly Express (Train No. 22863) on July 22nd, and the Madurai-Nizamuddin Superfast Express (Train No. 12651) on July 23rd and 30th. Passengers are advised to check updated routes and schedules before their journey.