{"id":5673,"date":"2025-08-06T04:43:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T04:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=5673"},"modified":"2025-08-06T04:43:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T04:43:09","slug":"southern-railway-new-time-table-2019-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/southern-railway-new-time-table-2019-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Railway New Time Table 2025-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Southern Railway New Time Table 2025-2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Salient features of New Time Table over Salem Division effective from 1.7.2025<\/p>\n

Southern Railway New Time Table 2025-24<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Here\u2019s a clear overview of the Southern Railway\u2019s new timetable updates for 2025<\/strong>, effective from January 1, 2025<\/strong>, courtesy of their inclusion in the national Trains at a Glance (TAG\u20112025)<\/strong> rollout:<\/p>\n

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1. Trains at a Glance \u2013 Southern Railway Highlights<\/h2>\n

According to Southern Railway\u2019s official announcement, the TAG\u20112025 timetable includes several key enhancements:<\/p>\n

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  • 10 new trains<\/strong> introduced<\/li>\n
  • 19 existing trains extended<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Frequency increased<\/strong> for 5 trains<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • 138 trains<\/strong> (Mail\/Superfast\/Express\/Passenger) have been sped up<\/strong> between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024<\/li>\n
  • 45 express trains<\/strong> now have experimental stoppages<\/strong> at additional stations<\/li>\n
  • Permanent augmentation<\/strong> added 58 coaches<\/strong> to 44 express trains<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • 28 express trains<\/strong> converted with 343 LHB coaches<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • 62 express trains<\/strong> standardized by incorporating 102 general second-class coaches<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • 16 express trains<\/strong> have been renumbered<\/strong>, and 1 train<\/strong> has changed its days of operation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    2. Timetable Changes in Salem Division (Coimbatore-centric)<\/h2>\n

    The Salem Division (covering Coimbatore and nearby routes) has implemented revised arrival and departure timings for 11 key trains as part of the new schedule:<\/p>\n

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    • Rajkot\u2013Coimbatore<\/strong> (16613): Arrives at 8:55\u202fPM<\/li>\n
    • Pollachi\u2013Coimbatore<\/strong> (06422): Arrives at 8:50\u202fPM<\/li>\n
    • Pollachi\u2013Coimbatore<\/strong> (06420): Arrives at 9:25\u202fAM<\/li>\n
    • Shoranur\u2013Coimbatore<\/strong> (06804): Arrives at 5:35\u202fPM<\/li>\n
    • Mangalore\u2013Coimbatore<\/strong> (22609): Arrives at 6:25\u202fPM<\/li>\n
    • Silchar\u2013Coimbatore<\/strong> (12516): Arrives at 11:55\u202fAM<\/li>\n
    • Bengaluru\u2013Coimbatore<\/strong> (22665): Arrives at 9:05\u202fPM<\/li>\n
    • Mettupalayam\u2013Podanur<\/strong> (06615): Departs at 1:00\u202fPM<\/li>\n
    • Coimbatore\u2013Shoranur<\/strong> (06459): Departs at 4:25\u202fPM<\/li>\n
    • Coimbatore\u2013Rajkot<\/strong> (16614): Departs at 12:45\u202fAM<\/li>\n
    • Mettupalayam\u2013Tuticorin<\/strong> (16765): Departs at 7:45\u202fPM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      3. Upgrades to Vande Bharat Services<\/h2>\n

      Two key Vande Bharat Express services received coach enhancements:<\/p>\n

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      • Thiruvananthapuram\u2013Kasaragod\u2013Thiruvananthapuram (20634\/20633)<\/strong> upgraded to a 20\u2011coach rake<\/strong> (from January 10, 2025)\n
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        • Previously: 16 coaches; now: 18 Chair Car + 2 Executive Chair Car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Tirunelveli\u2013Chennai Egmore\u2013Tirunelveli (20666\/20665)<\/strong> upgraded to a 16\u2011coach rake<\/strong> (from January 11, 2025)\n
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          • Previously: 8 coaches; now: 14 Chair Car + 2 Executive Chair Car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            4. Suburban Network & Infrastructure Enhancements<\/h2>\n
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            • 12\u2011Car EMUs<\/strong>: Southern Railway enhanced capacity by converting all 9\u2011car suburban EMUs to 12\u2011cars<\/strong> on key corridors like Chennai Beach\u2013Chengalpet, Chennai Central\u2013Arakkonam, and Chennai Central\u2013Gummidipoondi\/Sullurpeta. This upgrade adds approx. 4 lakh extra passengers per day<\/strong>, marking a 21% increase in seating capacity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
            • AC Suburban Trains<\/strong>: Southern Railway\u2019s new Air\u2011Conditioned EMU services on the Tambaram\u2013Chennai Beach line faced early operational issues\u2014rake-platform scraping\u2014due to clearance miscalculations, sparking safety concerns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Category<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              Effective Date<\/strong><\/td>\nJanuary 1, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Zone-Wide Enhancements<\/strong><\/td>\nNew trains, extensions, speed-ups, coach upgrades, renumbering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Salem Division Changes<\/strong><\/td>\nRevised timings for 11 trains at Coimbatore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Vande Bharat Upgrades<\/strong><\/td>\nTwo services boosted to larger rake formations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Suburban Capacity Boost<\/strong><\/td>\n12-car EMUs added across major Chennai corridors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              Operational Challenges<\/strong><\/td>\nPlatform clearance issues for new AC EMUs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              Need Schedule Details for a Specific Train or Route?<\/h2>\n

              Let me know your route or train number, and I can help fetch exact departure\/arrival times, halts, or coach composition. Happy to get you travel-ready!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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