Tambaram - Villupuram Passenger Train Service Changed: Partial Cancellation Announced
Passengers travelling on the Tambaram - Villupuram passenger train are advised to take note of temporary service changes announced by Southern Railway due to ongoing track maintenance work.
The changes will affect select services on March 17 and 18, 2026, impacting passengers travelling towards Villupuram and Tambaram.
Partial Cancellation Details
The passenger train departing Tambaram at 9:40 AM towards Villupuram will be partially cancelled:
March 17, 2026: Cancelled between Perani – Villupuram
March 18, 2026: Cancelled between Vikravandi – Villupuram
The return train departing Villupuram at 1:30 PM towards Chennai Beach will also face partial cancellation:
March 17, 2026: Cancelled between Villupuram – Perani
March 18, 2026: Cancelled between Villupuram – Vikravandi
Reason for Service Change
The temporary changes are due to track maintenance work being carried out in the Vikravandi yard and Mundiyampakkam section, aimed at improving safety and operational efficiency.
Passenger Advisory
- Trains will operate normally up to the partially cancelled sections
- Passengers are advised to plan alternate travel arrangements for the affected routes
- Check updated schedules before departure to avoid inconvenience
These maintenance works are part of efforts by Southern Railway to ensure safe and reliable train services in Tamil Nadu.
