Southern Railway has announced the partial cancellation of several EMU trains between MGR Chennai Central and Arakkonam on August 19th and 21st, 2024. The cancellations are due to ongoing engineering works at Arakkonam Yard from 11:10 am to 1:10 pm on both days. Affected trains include local EMUs and MEMUs departing...
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from Moore Market Complex, Arakkonam, Tiruttani, and Vellore Cantonment. The cancellations vary, with some trains being partially cancelled between specific stations like Tiruvallur, Arakkonam, and Tiruttani.

The electrification work on the Rai ka Bagh-Jaisalmer rail route in the Jodhpur Division of North Western Railway has been completed. A successful run trial was conducted on the 100 km stretch between Jaisalmer and Ashapur-Gomti stations at a speed of 100 km/h using an electric locomotive. The remaining 56 km...
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section between Theyyat-Hamira and Sonu Goods Siding will be completed soon. The electrification project is significant for strategic and religious reasons, as the Jaisalmer route connects the country to the western border and serves as a major pilgrimage route for devotees traveling to prominent stations like Osiyan, Phalodi, Ramdevra, and Pokaran. The completion of electrification will reduce train travel time, decrease reliance on diesel, and contribute to environmental protection.