Changes in train services between Salem and Mayiladuthurai
Train services between Salem and Mayiladuthurai will be altered due to track renewal works at the Namakkal railway yard. On April 29 and May 1, 2026, the Mayiladuturai–Salem Express will be short-terminated at Karur Junction. The Salem–Mayiladuthurai Express will instead originate from Karur Junction on those days.
- ▪Track renewal works will affect train services on April 29 and May 1, 2026.
- ▪Train No. 16811 Mayiladuturai–Salem Express will be short-terminated at Karur Junction.
- ▪Train No. 16812 Salem–Mayiladuthurai Express will originate from Karur Junction instead of Salem Junction.
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Since track renewal works will be carried out at the Namakkal railway yard, changes will be made in train services on April 29 and May 1, 2026 as follows.A release from the Salem Railway Division said Train No. 16811 Mayiladuturai–Salem Express, scheduled to leave Mayiladuthurai Junction at 6.15 a.m., will be short-terminated at Karur Junction on those days. The train will run only from Mayiladuthurai Junction to Karur Junction and will not operate between Karur Junction and Salem Junction on these days.Similarly, Train No. 16812 Salem–Mayiladuthurai Express, scheduled to leave Salem Junction at 2.05 p.m., will instead originate from Karur Junction at 3.40 p.m. on those two days.
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