Chennai: Southern Railway has introduced an Executive Vistadome AC LHB coach on the highly patronised Madurai–Guruvayur–Madurai Express, offering passengers a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of the Sengottai–Punalur ghat section, including the picturesque Aryankavu Pass.
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Parasuram Express to get LHB Coaches from Sep 22
Trivandrum: Train Nos. 16649/16650 Mangaluru Central–Kanyakumari–Mangaluru Central Parasuram Express will be converted from conventional ICF coaches to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, effective for the train departing Mangaluru Central on and from 22nd September 2026 and the return train departing Kanyakumari on and from 23rd September 2026.
Read MoreSouthern Railway revises catering tariffs at stations from Sep 11
Chennai: Southern Railway has announced a revision of the menu and tariff for a-la-carte catering items served at static catering units across the Southern Railway network. The revised rates take effect from September 11, 2026 and include 5% GST.
Read MoreRailways approve Mararikulam-Alappuzha doubling project
New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening rail infrastructure and enhancing capacity on the Southern Railway network, Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the 10.65 km Mararikulam – Alappuzha section of Southern Railway at a sanctioned cost of ₹220.51 crore. The project has been approved under the umbrella work for doubling, tripling, quadrupling, flyover and bypass works aimed at augmenting the capacity of the railway network. The Mararikulam – Alappuzha section is presently the only remaining single-line stretch on the Ernakulam – Turavur – Alappuzha – Ambalapuzha –…
Read MoreMonsoon schedule for trains via Konkan from Jun 15 – Oct 20
Trivandrum: The schedule of trains operating via Konkan Route will shift to the monsoon timetable with effect from 15th June 2025. The following are the major changes in departure timings of trains from their originating stations under the monsoon timetable.
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