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 ongoing railway work between Villivakkam and Ambur on the Chennai Central – Arakkonam route, the Chennai Central – Avadi electric train departing at 12:15 AM will be rerouted via the express route between Villivakkam and Avadi from June 13 to 23. This detour will cause the train to skip...
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stops at Korattur, Pattaravakkam, Thirumullaivoyal, and Annanur stations on those dates. Additionally, renovation work at Bengaluru Cantonment railway station from September 20 to December 20 will cause 48 express trains, including the Kaveri Express (16022/16021), Lalbagh SF Express (12607), and Shatabdi Express (12027), to bypass the station. Passengers are advised to check for updated schedules and plan their travel accordingly.

Southern Railway announced the cancellation of several trains in Chennai Division for maintenance work in April. Some trains are fully canceled, while others are partially canceled with modifications to their routes. This includes the cancellation of MEMU specials between Katpadi-Jolarpettai and Vellore-Arakkonam on specific dates. Additionally, the Lalbagh Express and Intercity...
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Express between Bengaluru-Chennai and Coimbatore-Chennai will be partially cancelled between Katpadi and Chennai Central, originating from Katpadi instead. The Mysuru-Chennai Express will also be partially cancelled between Katpadi and Chennai Central, terminating at Katpadi.