Tiruchi–Chennai Cholan Express resumes
Resumption of the Cholan Express from Tiruchi to Chennai Egmore in the main line section after a gap of several years has gladdened travellers in the Delta region. They now have a direct connectivity to the State capital without having to travel via Tiruchi.
The re-introduction of the Cholan Express, also called as the ‘Day Express', following completion of gauge conversion work in the 122-kilometre stretch from Villupuram– Mayiladuthurai, makes it the second originating train from Tiruchi to Chennai Egmore after the Pallavan Super Fast Express.
The day-time train facility starting at 9.10 a.m. at Tiruchi Junction and reaching the destination at 5.15 p.m. suits best the travellers from Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Mayiladuthurai.
While the resumption of the train service has come in as a great relief to the travellers in the delta region, though those from Sirkazhi and surroundings are disappointed as there is no stoppage at that station.
A Southern Railway press release issued on April 23 said the Cholan Express (Train No. 6854) will stop at Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, Cuddalore Port Junction, Villupuram, Melmaruvattur and Chengalpattu railway stations.
The re-introduction of the Cholan Express, also called as the ‘Day Express', following completion of gauge conversion work in the 122-kilometre stretch from Villupuram– Mayiladuthurai, makes it the second originating train from Tiruchi to Chennai Egmore after the Pallavan Super Fast Express.
The day-time train facility starting at 9.10 a.m. at Tiruchi Junction and reaching the destination at 5.15 p.m. suits best the travellers from Tiruchi, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Mayiladuthurai.
While the resumption of the train service has come in as a great relief to the travellers in the delta region, though those from Sirkazhi and surroundings are disappointed as there is no stoppage at that station.
A Southern Railway press release issued on April 23 said the Cholan Express (Train No. 6854) will stop at Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, Cuddalore Port Junction, Villupuram, Melmaruvattur and Chengalpattu railway stations.
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