Contents
- 1 Southern Railway New Time Table 2025-2025
- 2 Southern Railway New Time Table 2025-24
- 3 1. Trains at a Glance – Southern Railway Highlights
- 4 2. Timetable Changes in Salem Division (Coimbatore-centric)
- 5 3. Upgrades to Vande Bharat Services
- 6 4. Suburban Network & Infrastructure Enhancements
- 7 Summary Table
- 8 Need Schedule Details for a Specific Train or Route?
Southern Railway New Time Table 2025-2025
Salient features of New Time Table over Salem Division effective from 1.7.2025
Southern Railway New Time Table 2025-24
Here’s a clear overview of the Southern Railway’s new timetable updates for 2025, effective from January 1, 2025, courtesy of their inclusion in the national Trains at a Glance (TAG‑2025) rollout:
1. Trains at a Glance – Southern Railway Highlights
According to Southern Railway’s official announcement, the TAG‑2025 timetable includes several key enhancements:
- 10 new trains introduced
- 19 existing trains extended
- Frequency increased for 5 trains
- 138 trains (Mail/Superfast/Express/Passenger) have been sped up between October 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024
- 45 express trains now have experimental stoppages at additional stations
- Permanent augmentation added 58 coaches to 44 express trains
- 28 express trains converted with 343 LHB coaches
- 62 express trains standardized by incorporating 102 general second-class coaches
- 16 express trains have been renumbered, and 1 train has changed its days of operation
2. Timetable Changes in Salem Division (Coimbatore-centric)
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:
- Rajkot–Coimbatore (16613): Arrives at 8:55 PM
- Pollachi–Coimbatore (06422): Arrives at 8:50 PM
- Pollachi–Coimbatore (06420): Arrives at 9:25 AM
- Shoranur–Coimbatore (06804): Arrives at 5:35 PM
- Mangalore–Coimbatore (22609): Arrives at 6:25 PM
- Silchar–Coimbatore (12516): Arrives at 11:55 AM
- Bengaluru–Coimbatore (22665): Arrives at 9:05 PM
- Mettupalayam–Podanur (06615): Departs at 1:00 PM
- Coimbatore–Shoranur (06459): Departs at 4:25 PM
- Coimbatore–Rajkot (16614): Departs at 12:45 AM
- Mettupalayam–Tuticorin (16765): Departs at 7:45 PM
3. Upgrades to Vande Bharat Services
Two key Vande Bharat Express services received coach enhancements:
- Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod–Thiruvananthapuram (20634/20633) upgraded to a 20‑coach rake (from January 10, 2025)
- Previously: 16 coaches; now: 18 Chair Car + 2 Executive Chair Car
- Tirunelveli–Chennai Egmore–Tirunelveli (20666/20665) upgraded to a 16‑coach rake (from January 11, 2025)
- Previously: 8 coaches; now: 14 Chair Car + 2 Executive Chair Car
4. Suburban Network & Infrastructure Enhancements
- 12‑Car EMUs: Southern Railway enhanced capacity by converting all 9‑car suburban EMUs to 12‑cars on key corridors like Chennai Beach–Chengalpet, Chennai Central–Arakkonam, and Chennai Central–Gummidipoondi/Sullurpeta. This upgrade adds approx. 4 lakh extra passengers per day, marking a 21% increase in seating capacity.
- AC Suburban Trains: Southern Railway’s new Air‑Conditioned EMU services on the Tambaram–Chennai Beach line faced early operational issues—rake-platform scraping—due to clearance miscalculations, sparking safety concerns.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | January 1, 2025 |
| Zone-Wide Enhancements | New trains, extensions, speed-ups, coach upgrades, renumbering |
| Salem Division Changes | Revised timings for 11 trains at Coimbatore |
| Vande Bharat Upgrades | Two services boosted to larger rake formations |
| Suburban Capacity Boost | 12-car EMUs added across major Chennai corridors |
| Operational Challenges | Platform clearance issues for new AC EMUs |
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