17572/Σ Coimbatore Bangalore Intercity Express ΣChain

Due to heavy rains caused by a depression over the Bay of Bengal, Karnataka is experiencing widespread rainfall, disrupting transportation and daily life. Several trains between Bengaluru and Chennai have been cancelled by the South Western Railway. The cancellation is due to waterlogging on railway tracks, particularly on bridge No. 114...
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between Basin Bridge Jn and Basin Bridge stations in Chennai. The following trains have been cancelled on October 16th: 1) Train No. 12657 Dr. MGR Chennai Central - KSR Bengaluru 2) Train No. 12607 Dr. MGR Chennai Central - KSR Bengaluru 3) Train No. 12608 KSR Bengaluru - Dr. MGR Chennai Central 4) Train No. 12609 Dr. MGR Chennai Central - Mysore 5) Train No. 12610 Mysore - Dr. MGR Chennai Central 6) Train No. 12027 Dr. MGR Chennai Central - KSR Bengaluru 7) Train No. 12028 KSR Bengaluru - Dr. MGR Chennai Central 8) Train No. 12007 Dr. MGR Chennai Central - Mysore 9) Train No. 12008 Mysore - Dr. MGR Chennai Central 10) Train No. 06275 Chamarajanagara - Mysore Additionally, Train No. 16022 Mysore - Dr. MGR Chennai Central Kaveri Express, Train No. 20623 Mysore - KSR Bengaluru Malgudi Express, and Train No. 20624 KSR Bengaluru - Mysore Malgudi Express have also been cancelled. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast two more days of rain in Bengaluru, with generally cloudy skies and occasional light to moderate rainfall. The IMD also predicted a cyclonic storm in neighboring states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry due to the depression.

The Indian Railways Southwest Zone has announced three special train trips between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi to cater to the increased demand during Ganesh Chaturthi. The train will run from September 5th to 7th, departing Bengaluru at 9:15 PM and reaching Kalaburagi the next day at 7:40 AM. The return journey...
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will be from September 6th to 8th, departing Kalaburagi at 9:35 AM and arriving in Bengaluru at 8 PM. The train will make stops at various stations including Yelahanka, Dharmavaram Junction, Anantapur, Guntakal Junction, Adoni, Mantralaya Road, Raichur, Yadgir, and Shahabad. The train consists of 18 coaches with AC, sleeper, and general second-class compartments. In addition, the South Zone has announced the continuation of weekly express trains between Kochuveli and SMVT Bengaluru for four trips. The train will run from September 3rd to 24th, departing Kochuveli at 6:05 PM and arriving in Bengaluru the next day at 10:55 AM. The return journey will be from September 4th to 25th, departing Bengaluru at 12:45 PM and arriving in Kochuveli the next day at 6:45 AM. The train will make stops at several stations including Quilon, Kayamkulam, Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Palakkad, Podanur, Tirupur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Bangarapet, and Krishnarajapuram. There will be a temporary delay in the KSR Bengaluru to Ernakulam Express due to engineering works near Kalady in Kerala. The train will be delayed for 40 minutes on September 1st, 2024. Finally, there are some partial cancellations and rerouting of trains due to engineering works in Arakkonam yard. These include the Mysore-MGR Chennai train (12610) and the Patliputra-SMVT Bengaluru train (22351).

Due to essential engineering works at Chennai Central station, several train services will be disrupted from June 19 to 26. Eight trains will be either diverted to Chennai Beach station or short-terminated at Perambur or Avadi. Two special trains will bypass Chennai Central altogether. The Chennai Central-Howrah Superfast...
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Express has been rescheduled to depart later on June 26. Passengers are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.