Train services through Ernakulam Junction diverted due to track works; temporary stops announced

Train services in Kerala will face temporary diversions, additional stops, and delays due to track renewal works at the Ernakulam Junction yard, the Railways said.

Several trains will be diverted via Kottayam, skipping scheduled stops along the Alappuzha route.

The Guruvayur–Chennai Egmore Daily Express (16128) departing from Guruvayur on May 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 and 26 will be diverted via Kottayam between Ernakulam Town and Kayamkulam Junction. Temporary stops have been arranged at Kottayam, Chengannur, Tiruvalla and Changanassery.

The Mangaluru Central–Thiruvananthapuram Central Maveli Express (16603) leaving Mangaluru Central on May 15 will skip stops at Ernakulam Junction, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Ambalappuzha and Haripad. Additional stops have been provided at Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanassery, Tiruvalla and Chengannur.

The Chennai Central–Thiruvananthapuram Central AC Superfast Express (22207) departing from MGR Chennai Central on May 15 and 22 will skip Ernakulam Junction and Alappuzha stops. Additional halts will be provided at Ernakulam Town, Kottayam and Chengannur.

The Kochuveli–Mangaluru Junction Antyodaya Express (16355) departing from Kochuveli on May 9, 14, 16, 21 and 23 will skip Alappuzha and Ernakulam Junction. Additional stops will be provided at Chengannur, Kottayam and Ernakulam Town.

Delayed Trains

The Mangaluru Junction–Thiruvananthapuram North Antyodaya Express (16356) departing on May 15 and 22 is expected to be delayed by around 30 to 40 minutes.

The Mangaluru Central–Thiruvananthapuram Central Maveli Express (16603) departing on May 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25 and 26 is likely to be delayed by around 40 minutes.