Southern Railway New Time Table 2025-24
Southern Railway New Time Table 2025-24
Southern Railway Salient feature of Trains at a Glance – 2025
The Salient features for trains at glance 2025 pertaining to Southern Railway, with effect from 01st October, 2025 as detailed below.
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A. New Train service
Train No. 16309 / 16310 Ernakulam Junction – Kottayam – Ernakulam Junction Daily MEMU Express is already introduced in the New Times Table with effect from 02.9.2025 (Inaugural Special flagged off by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 01st September, 2025)
B. Amalgamation of two pairs of Unnerved Express specials to run as one pair of Express trains
The services of Train No. 06480 / 06479 Madurai Junction – Palani – Madurai Junction Unreserved Express Special and Train No. 06462 / 06463 Palani – Coimbatore Junction – Palani Unreserved Express Special to run as single Express between Madurai Junction – Coimbatore Junction.
Accordingly, amalgamated service of Train No. 16722 Madurai Junction – Coimbatore Junction Daily Express leaving Madurai Junction at 07.25 hrs on and from 01.9.2025 and reach Coimbatore Junction at 12.45 hrs, the same day.
In the return direction, Train No. 16721 Coimbatore Junction – Madurai Junction Daily Express leaving Coimbatore Junction at 14.05 hrs on and from 01.9.2025 and reach Madurai Junction at 19.35 hrs, the same day.
C. Extension and Amalgamation of trains
Extension of Train No. 16847 / 16848 Mayiladuturai Junction – Dindigul Junction – Mayiladuturai Junction Express extended upto Sengottai by amalgamating with Train No. 06665 / 06662 Madurai Junction – Sengottai – Madurai Junction with effect from 24th October, 2022 (will be advised separately)
D. Speeding up of trains
| Sl. No. | Train No. | Description | Present Timing | Revised Timing | Speeded up by |
| 1 | 12615 | MAS – NDLS GT Superfast Express | NDLS arrival 06.35 hrs | NDLS arrival 05.05 hrs | 90 minutes |
| 2 | 12621 | MAS – NDLS Tamilnadu Superfast Express | NDLS arrival 07.40 hrs | NDLS arrival 06.30 hrs | 70 minutes |
| 3 | 16328 | GUV – PUU Daily Express | Punalur Arrival 14.35 hrs | Punalur Arrival 13.45 hr | 50 minutes |
| 4 | 16331 | CSMT – TVC Weekly Express | TVC Arrival 08.00 hrs | TVC Arrival 07.00 hr | 60 minutes |
| 5 | 19568 | Okha – Tuticorin Weekly Express | Tuticorin arrival 04.30 hrs | Tuticorin arrival 03.35 hrs | 65 minutes |
| 6 | 16613 | Rajkot – CBE Weekly Express | CBE Arrival 21.30 hrs | CBE Arrival 20.20 hrs | 70 minutes |
| 7 | 12666 | CAPE – Howrah Weekly Superfast Express | CAPE Depart 05.05 hrs | CAPE Depart 05.50 hrs | 45 minute |
Source: https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/
For detailed timetable and stops for all trains, visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES app.
Here’s a verified and up-to-date overview of the Southern Railway’s new timetable (part of Indian Railways’ TAG‑2025), covering key schedule changes effective from January 1, 2025, along with notable coach compositions and operational updates:
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🗓️ Implementation & Scope
- Southern Railway (SR) implemented its new timetable from January 1, 2025, under the Trains at a Glance 2025 rollout. This affected train timings, halt patterns, train extensions, and coach compositions across divisions such as Salem, Chennai, and Madurai.
- Salem Division specifically announced changes to the arrival/departure timings of 11 trains at Coimbatore, including the Rajkot–Coimbatore, Pollachi–Coimbatore, Mangalore–Coimbatore, Bengaluru–Coimbatore, Mettupalayam–Tuticorin services, etc.
🚆 Salem Division: Coimbatore Timings Reworked
| Train Route | Revised Coimbatore Timing |
|---|---|
| 16613 Rajkot–Coimbatore | Arrives at 8:55 PM |
| 06422 Pollachi–Coimbatore | Arrives at 8:50 PM |
| 06420 Pollachi–Coimbatore | Arrives at 9:25 AM |
| 06804 Shoranur–Coimbatore | Arrives at 5:35 PM |
| 22609 Mangalore–Coimbatore | Arrives at 6:25 PM |
| 12516 Silchar–Coimbatore Express | Arrives at 11:55 AM |
| 22665 Bengaluru–Coimbatore | Arrives at 9:05 PM |
| 06615 Mettupalayam–Podanur | Departs at 1:00 PM |
| 06459 Coimbatore–Shoranur | Departs at 4:25 PM |
| 16614 Coimbatore–Rajkot | Departs at 12:45 AM |
| 16765 Mettupalayam–Tuticorin | Departs at 7:45 PM |
| (The Times of India, TrainHelp, National Rail) |
⚙️ Broader Southern Railway Impacts
- These schedule revisions impact key routes primarily in the Salem–Coimbatore sector, with train timings changed to accommodate better punctuality and capacity planning.
- The SR official timetable page indicates the current timetable remains valid until December 13, 2025, and passengers can download updated PDFs and summaries directly from their website.
You can use Southern Railway’s planned engineering works calendar to check for temporary reroutes or service blocks on specific dates.
✅ Summary Table
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Effective Date | 1 January 2025 (TAG‑2025 for SR) |
| Major Affected Zone | Salem Division (Coimbatore-centric trains) |
| Number of Trains Revised | 11 key trains updated at Coimbatore Junction |
| Route Areas | Coimbatore–Pollachi, Bengaluru–Coimbatore, Mangalore–Coimbatore, etc. |
| Infrastructure Updates | Scheduled route diversions and maintenance blocks via official portal |
| Validity Window | Timetable active through 13 December 2025 |
🧭 Tips for Travellers via Southern Railway (2025)
- For journeys via Coimbatore, Salem, Mettupalayam, or Bengaluru, confirm your train’s new arrival/departure timings in advance.
- For full-route planning, use RailOne app, Indian Railways NTES, or call 139 to get the latest timings.
- Remember to cross-check planned engineering works that might affect specific travel dates.
- If you frequently travel on SR routes, keeping tabs on station-specific updates (especially changing halts or origin shifts) is recommended.
✅ Final Thought
Southern Railway’s TAG‑2025 rollout brought timing adjustments for key express and mail trains through Coimbatore and surrounding divisions. If you travel on any of the routes affected—such as Pollachi–Coimbatore or Mangalore–Coimbatore—make sure to verify the revised schedules at least 2 weeks before your departure to avoid surprises.
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