The Southern Railway has announced that several express and passenger trains that were earlier operated from Nagercoil will now be permanently operated from Kanyakumari Railway Station.
Official Announcement
According to an official press release issued by Southern Railway, the extension of train services up to Kanyakumari has been implemented to improve passenger convenience and connectivity to the southernmost tip of India.
Trains Extended Up to Kanyakumari
Tambaram – Nagercoil Express Trains
Train Nos: 22657, 12667
Will now operate up to Kanyakumari
Train Nos: 22658, 12668 (Return services)
Will now originate from Kanyakumari instead of Nagercoil
Mangaluru Central – Nagercoil Express
Train No: 16649
Extended up to Kanyakumari
Train No: 16650 (Return service)
Will now start from Kanyakumari
Chennai Central – Nagercoil Express
Train No: 12689
Will now operate up to Kanyakumari
Train No: 12690 (Return service)
Will now originate from Kanyakumari
Passenger Train Services
Nagercoil – Tirunelveli Passenger (Train No: 56707)
Will now start from Kanyakumari
Tirunelveli – Nagercoil Passenger (Train No: 56708)
Will now operate up to Kanyakumari