Normalcy Restored in Tirunelveli Railway Operations Following Restoration Efforts
Posted on: 20/Dec/2023 12:54:00 PM
Train services through Tirunelveli have resumed normal operations after Tirunelveli Yard was declared fit for train movement at 17:20 hrs on December 19, 2023. The extensive restoration work and clearing of waterlogging allowed for the safe resumption of train services. Notably, Train No. 20924 Gandhidam - Tirunelveli Express marked the symbolic return, rolling into Tirunelveli Junction at 23:05 hrs on December 19, 2023.
Change in Train Services Pattern
While operations in Tirunelveli have returned to normal, restoration work continues in the Tirunelveli - Tiruchendur section, impacting train services on December 20, 2023.
Cancelled Trains (Fully Cancelled on December 20, 2023):
1. Train No. 06405 - Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli Unreserved Special (Departure: 07:20 hrs)
2. Train No. 06673 - Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur Unreserved Special (Departure: 07:25 hrs)
3. Train No. 06674 - Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli Unreserved Special (Departure: 08:15 hrs)
4. Train No. 06675 - Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur Unreserved Special (Departure: 10:10 hrs)
5. Train No. 06679 - Vanchi Maniyachi-Tiruchendur Unreserved Special (Departure: 11:05 hrs)
6. Train No. 06676 - Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli Unreserved Special (Departure: 16:25 hrs)
7. Train No. 06409 - Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur Unreserved Special (Departure: 16:30 hrs)
8. Train No. 06678 - Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli Unreserved Special (Departure: 18:15 hrs)
9. Train No. 06677 - Tirunelveli-Tiruchendur Unreserved Special (Departure: 18:50 hrs)
10. Train No. 06685 - Tirunelveli-Sengottai Unreserved Special (Departure: 07:00 hrs)
11. Train No. 06642 - Tirunelveli-Nagercoil Jn Unreserved Special (Departure: 07:10 hrs)
12. Train No. 06668 - Tirunelveli-Tuticorin Unreserved Special (Departure: 07:35 hrs)
13. Train No. 06684 - Sengottai-Tirunelveli Unreserved Special (Departure: 10:00 hrs)
14. Train No. 06687 - Tirunelveli-Sengottai Unreserved Special (Departure: 13:50 hrs)
15. Train No. 06686 - Sengottai-Tirunelveli Unreserved Special (Departure: 18:00 hrs)
16. Train No. 06667 - Tuticorin-Tirunelveli Unreserved Special (Departure: 18:25 hrs)
Notable Update: Nellai Express to Run Up to Tirunelveli
Train No. 12631 Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli Nellai Express, which departed from Chennai Egmore at 20:10 hrs on D December 19, 2023, will now run up to Tirunelveli on December 20, 2023, following its normal schedule. This is a departure from the earlier announced partial cancellation between Madurai and Tirunelveli.
Passengers are urged to stay informed about any further developments and plan their journeys accordingly, considering the ongoing restoration efforts in the region. The railway authorities are working diligently to ensure the safe and efficient resumption of train services.
