Fixed Time Corridor Blocks in Madurai Division: Changes in Train Services Announced for December 2024
The Southern Railway has approved Fixed Time Corridor blocks for asset maintenance in the Madurai Division during December 2024. As a result, changes have been announced in the operation of train services.
Diversion of Train Services:
1. Train No. 16848 Sengottai – Mayiladuthurai Express:
- Departure: 07:05 hrs from Sengottai
- Dates: December 3, 5, 7, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 30, 2024, and January 3, 6, 8, 2025
- Diverted Route: Via Virudunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi, Pudukkottai, and Tiruchchirappalli
- Skipped Stops: Kalligudi, Tirumangalam, Tiruparankundram, Madurai, Kodaikanal Road, Dindigul, Vadamadura, Vaiyampatti, Manaparai
- Additional Stops: Manamadurai, Karaikkudi
2. Train No. 16352 Nagercoil – Mumbai CST Express:
- Departure: 06:15 hrs from Nagercoil
- Dates: December 19, 26, 2024
- Diverted Route: Via Virudunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi, Pudukkottai, and Tiruchchirappalli
- Skipped Stops: Madurai, Dindigul
- Additional Stop: Manamadurai
3. Train No. 12666 Kanniyakumari – Howrah Express:
- Departure: 05:50 hrs from Kanniyakumari
- Date: December 21, 2024
- Diverted Route: Via Virudunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi, Pudukkottai, and Tiruchchirappalli
- Skipped Stops: Madurai, Dindigul
- Additional Stop: Manamadurai
4. Train No. 16128 Guruvayur – Chennai Egmore Express:
- Departure: 23:45 hrs from Guruvayur
- Dates: December 20, 25, 2024, January 2, 5, 2025
- Diverted Route: Via Virudunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi, Pudukkottai, and Tiruchchirappalli
- Skipped Stops: Madurai, Sholavandan, Kodaikanal Road, Dindigul, Manaparai
- Additional Stop: Manamadurai
Rescheduling of Train Services:
1. Train No. 22631 Madurai – Bikaner Express:
- Scheduled Departure: 11:55 hrs from Madurai
- New Departure: 14:00 hrs on December 26, 2024
- Delay: 2 hours 5 minutes
Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and check for updates before travel.
