Southern Railway to Add Extra General Second Class Coach in Vaigai & Pallavan Express Trains
Southern Railway has announced a permanent standardization of train compositions by adding an extra general second class coach to four major trains starting May 11, 2025.
Affected Trains & Implementation Dates:
From May 11, 2025:
- 12636 Madurai–Chennai Egmore Vaigai SF Express
- 12605 Chennai Egmore–Karaikkudi Pallavan SF Express
From May 12, 2025:
- 12606 Karaikkudi–Chennai Egmore Pallavan SF Express
- 12635 Chennai Egmore–Madurai Vaigai SF Express
Revised Train Composition:
- 3 AC Chair Car Coaches
- 12 Chair Car Coaches
- 4 General Second Class Coaches (Earlier 3)
- 1 Pantry Car
- 1 Disabled-Friendly Second Class Coach
- 1 Luggage Cum Brake Van
This change aims to accommodate more passengers and improve travel comfort on these popular routes.
