Travel Advisory: Train Cancellations, Partial Cancellations, and Diversions in South India

Train Cancellations, Partial Cancellations, and Diversions in South India.
In a recent press release (No. 389 dated 13.12.2023), South Western Railway, Hubballi, has announced the cancellation, partial cancellation, and diversion of trains due to essential engineering works and safety-related maintenance in various regions.

I. CANCELLATION / PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF TRAINS

Due to ongoing engineering works at Budagumpa and Chikkabenakal yard, passengers are advised to note the following changes in train schedules:

Cancellation:

1. Train No. 07381 SSS Hubballi-Karatagi Daily Passenger Special will be canceled on 14.12.2023 & 15.12.2023.
2. Train No. 07382 Karatagi-SSS Hubballi Daily Passenger Special will be canceled on 14.12.2023 & 15.12.2023.

Partial Cancellation:

1. Train No. 16545 Yesvantpur-Karatagi Daily Express journey from Yesvantpur on 13.12.2023 & 14.12.2023 will be partially canceled between Hosapete and Karatagi stations, short terminating at Hosapete.
2. Train No. 16546 Karatagi-Yesvantpur Daily Express journey from Karatagi on 14.12.2023 & 15.12.2023 will be partially canceled between Karatagi and Hosapete stations, originating from Hosapete station.

II. CANCELLATION OF TRAINS

The South Central Railway announces the cancellation of the following train services due to safety-related maintenance work in Guntur division:

1. Train No. 17329 SSS Hubballi-Vijayawada Daily Express from 18.12.2023 to 31.12.2023 will be canceled.
2. Train No. 17330 Vijayawada-SSS Hubballi Daily Express from 19.12.2023 to 01.01.2024 will be canceled.

III. DIVERSION OF TRAINS

Western Railway issues a travel alert for the diversion of the following trains due to infrastructural upgradation work at Ratlam Yard:

1. Train No. 19667 Udaipur City-Mysuru Humsafar Weekly Express starting on 18.12.2023 will be diverted via Himmatnagar, Asarva Jn., Ahmedabad Jn., Vadodara Jn. stations.
2. Train No. 19668 Mysuru-Udaipur City Humsafar Weekly Express on 21.12.2023 will be diverted via Vadodara, Ahmedabad Jn., Asarva Jn. & Himmatnagar stations.
3. Train No. 82653 Yesvantpur-Jaipur Suvidha Weekly Express on 21.12.2023 will be diverted via Vadodara Jn., Ahmedabad Jn., Palanpur Jn., & Ajmer Jn. Stations.
4. Train No. 82654 Jaipur-Yesvantpur Suvidha Weekly Express on 23.12.2023 will be diverted via Ajmer Jn., Palanpur Jn., Ahmedabad Jn. & Vadodara Jn. Stations.

For further details and updates, travelers are encouraged to stay informed. Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer, South Western Railway, Hubballi, assures that efforts are being made to minimize inconvenience during this period of essential maintenance.

Source: South Western Railway, Hubballi