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Irumudi and Thaipoosam Festival Temporary stoppage at Melmaruvathur from 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025

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Irumudi and Thaipoosam Festival Temporary stoppage at Melmaruvathur from 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025

Southern Railway has announced temporary stoppage of 21 Express and Super Fast trains at the Melmaruvathur (MLMR) station from 13-12-2025 to 19-01-2025.

In Connection with the Irumudi and Tahipoosam Festival at Melmaruvathur, the followings trains will be provided one minute temporary stoppage at Melmaruvathur from 13.12.2025 to 19.01.25

Train No. Description Timings at MLMR JCO
12635 Egmore – Madurai Jn SF Exp. 14.59 / 15.00 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
12636 Madurai Jn– Egmore SF Exp. 12.29 / 12.30 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
12653 Egmore – Trichy Rock Fort SF Exp. 00.39 / 00.40 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
12654 Trichy-  Egmore Rock Fort SF Exp. 02.14 / 02.15 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
12661 Egmore – Sengottai SF Exp. 22.04 / 22.05 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
12662 Sengottai – Egmore SF Exp. 03.49 / 03.50 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
16101 Egmore – Kollam Exp. 17.24 / 17.25 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
16102  Kollam Exp. – Egmore 01,09 / 01.10 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
16176 Karaikal – Egmore Exp. 02.59 / 03.00 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
16179 Egmore – Mannargudi Exp. 23.3  / 23.40 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
16180 Mannargudi – Egmore Exp. 03.34 / 03.35 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
16191 Tambaram – Nagercoil Jn Antyodaya Exp. 23.49 / 23.50 13.12.2021 to 19.01.2025
16192 Nagercoil Jn – Tambaram Antyodaya Exp. 04.14 / 04.15 13.12.2025 to 19.01.2025
20895 Rameswaram – Bhubaneswar Weekly SF Exp. 20.14 / 20.15 19.12.2025,   26.12.2025, 2.1.2025,   9.1.2025, 16.1.2025
20896 Bhubaneswar – Rameswaram Weekly SF Exp. 09.44 / 09.45 17.12.2025,  24.12.2025,  31.12.2025,   7.1.2025, 14.1.2025
22101 LTT – Madurai Jn Weekly SF Exp. 11.14 / 11.15 15.12.2025,  22.12.2025, 29.12.2025,  5.1.2025, 12.1.2025,  19.1.2025
22102 Madurai Jn – LTT Weekly SF Exp. 21.34 / 21.35 17.12.2025,  24.12.2025, 31.12.2025,  7.1.2025, 14.1.2025
22535 Rameswaram – Banaras Weekly SF Exp. 11.09 / 11.10 15.12.2025,  22.12.2025, 29.12.2025,  5.1.2025, 12.1.2025,  19.1.2025
22536 Banaras – Rameswaram Weekly SF Exp. 09.44 / 09.45 19.12.2025, 26.12.2025, 2.1.2025,  9.1.2025, 16.1.2025
22623 Egmore – Madurai Jn  Bi-Weekly SF Exp. 23.19 / 23.20 17.12.2025, 19.12.2025, 24.12.2025,  26.12.2025, 31.12.2025,  2.1.2025, 7.1.2025,  9.1.2025, 14.1.2025, 16.1.2025
22624 Madurai Jn – Egmore Bi-Weekly SF Exp. 04.49 / 04.50 16.12.2021, 18.12.2025, 23.12.2025, 25.12.2025, 30.12.2025, 1.1.2025, 6.1.2025, 8.1.2025,    13.1.22, 15.1.2025
Here’s the confirmed update regarding the temporary stoppage at Melmaruvathur Station on the Southern Railway line for the Irumudi / Thaipoosam Festival between December 13, 2025 – January 19, 2025 (note: likely a typo in year ordering—see dates below):

🕉️ Melmaruvathur Station Temporary Stoppage for Thaipoosam Festival

📌 Period & Context

  • Duration: Mid‑December 2025 through mid‑February 2025, covering the Thaipoosam pilgrimage season.
  • Extended annually each festival season to accommodate pilgrims visiting the Melmaruvathur Murugan Temple.
    RailFan India article, Nov 29, 2025)

🚆 Details

  • 36 express trains received a 2‑minute temporary halt at Melmaruvathur Station.
  • Approximate dates: from December 14, 2024 until February 12, 2025.
  • One prominent example: Train No. 12635 Chennai Egmore – Madurai Vaigai Superfast Express was stopped at 3:08 PM daily between Dec 28, 2025 and Feb 11, 2025.

🛑 Not For 2025–2026

  • There is no separate notification for a stoppage period specifically from Dec 13, 2025 to Jan 19, 2025.
  • The current pattern places the 2025‑25 stoppage window in that season, and similar arrangements may recur around Thaipoosam season in 2025–26, but no official release yet confirms that.

✅ Summary Table

Feature Details
Festival Irumudi / Thaipoosam
Station Affected Melmaruvathur (Tamil Nadu)
Duration (2025‑25) Dec 14, 2025 – Feb 12, 2025
Number of Trains Affected ~36 long-distance trains
Stop Duration per Train 2 minutes
Notified for 2025–26? Not yet officially announced

🔍 What to Expect in Future

  • The Thaipoosam festival falls in late January / early February, sometimes late December.
  • Southern Railway typically issues a temporary stoppage notice a few weeks in advance.
  • Based on past schedules, the Dec 2025–Jan 2026 window would likely see similar stoppages—but the exact dates and impacted trains will be shared via official Southern Railway press releases.

📌 Suggestions for Travelers

  • If your travel falls during Thaipoosam season, especially between mid‑December to mid‑January, expect possible two-minute halts at Melmaruvathur on select express trains.
  • Check official sources like Southern Railway social media (X/Twitter) or IRCTC notifications 2–3 weeks prior to travel for updated train-specific lists.
  • This applies only for Melmaruvathur pilgrims, not general stoppages affecting through passengers significantly.

Would you like me to:

  • Locate the official 2025–26 list of trains and dates once published?
  • Help plan a trip, including trains that stop at Melmaruvathur during Thaipoosam?
  • Monitor Southern Railway’s official channels for upcoming notices?

Feel free to let me know how you’d like to proceed!

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