Southern Railway has announced that train services between Chennai Central and Gudur section at Gummidipoondi Yard will face changes in the train service pattern from March 23 to March 26, from 12:30 am to 2 am, due to ongoing engineering works. As per the press statement released by Southern Railway, the following train services will be partially canceled during the mentioned period:
- Train No. 42037 between Moore Market Complex – Gummidipundi EMU local leaving Moore Market Complex at 11:20 pm is partially canceled between Ponneri and Gummidipoondi from March 22 to 26.
- Train No. 42002 between Gummidipoondi - Moore Market Complex EMU local leaving Gummidipundi at 03:50 am is partially canceled between Gummidipoondi and Ponneri from March 23 to 25.
- Train No. 42002, between Gummidipundi - Moore Market Complex EMU local leaving Gummidipundi at 03:50 am is partially canceled between Gummidipoondi and Minjur from March 24 to 26.
- Train No. 42004 between Gummidipundi - Moore Market Complex EMU local leaving Gummidipundi at 04:50 am is partially canceled between Gummidipoondi and Ponneri from March 24 to 26.
- Additionally, Train No. 42831 between Chennai Beach - Gummidipundi EMU local leaving Chennai Beach at 10:45 pm is partially canceled between Minjur and Gummidipundi from March 23 to 25.
Furthermore, Southern Railway has announced a one-way special train from Hatia to Dr. MGR Chennai Central, which will be operated on March 25 (Saturday). Train No. 08042 from Hatia - Dr.MGR Chennai Central will leave from Hatia at 04:50 pm on March 25 and reach Dr.MGR Chennai Central at 12:30 pm. The train will consist of one AC first-class cum AC two-tier coach, one AC three-tier coach, seven sleeper class coaches, eight general second class coaches, and two luggage cum brake vans. The train will travel through Sambalpur, Rayagada, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore and reach Chennai Central railway station.
Passengers are advised to plan their travel accordingly and check with the railway authorities for any updates or changes in the train service pattern.