Changes in train services in Trichy division
Train No. 76820/76819 Trichy - Karaikal - Trichy DEMU on July 16,17,18,19,20,21 and 23 will be short terminated at Tiruvarur junction.
The trains will be partially cancelled between Karaikal and Tiruvarur.
Train No. 16849/16850 Trichy – Rameswaram – Trichy Express on July 14,15,16,17 and 18 will be partially cancelled between Manamadurai and Rameswaram. The train will run between Trichy and Manamadurai.
Train number 16843 Trichy – Palakkad Town express on July 13,14,18 and 20 will be short-terminated at Erode Junction. After the block, the train will be operated as an unreserved special from Erode junction to Palakkad Town with the same stoppages.
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