Southern Railway Announces Changes in Suburban Train Services on March 9
Chennai: The Southern Railway Chennai Division has announced changes in suburban train services on March 9, 2025 (Sunday) due to the commissioning of the 4th railway line between Chennai Beach and Chennai Egmore. A line block/signal block will be in effect from 05:10 hrs to 16:10 hrs (11 hours), leading to train cancellations and special arrangements.
Service Changes:
-Chennai Beach - Tambaram - Chennai Beach EMU trains will be fully cancelled from 05:10 hrs to 16:10 hrs. Instead, Passenger Specials will run between Tambaram and Kodambakkam every 30 minutes.
-Chennai Beach - Chengalpattu/Kanchipuram/Tirumalpur/Arakkonam - Chennai Beach EMU trains will be partially cancelled between Chennai Beach and Tambaram during the same period.
-Normal Sunday train services will resume from 16:10 hrs.
Passengers are advised to plan their travel accordingly. The railway authorities regret any inconvenience caused.
