Changes in train services due to track maintenance in Thiruvananthapuram division

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Mar 10, 2026: The Railway authorities have announced changes in several train services to facilitate track maintenance works in the Thiruvananthapuram division on different dates.

According to an official release, a few trains will be partially cancelled, while the origin of some services has been changed.

Partial Cancellation of Train Services

Train No. 16605 Mangaluru Central–Thiruvananthapuram Central Ernad Express, departing from Mangaluru Central on March 12, 2026, will be short-terminated at Kollam Junction. The service will remain partially cancelled between Kollam Junction and Thiruvananthapuram Central.

Train No. 12695 Dr MGR Chennai Central–Thiruvananthapuram Central Superfast Express, commencing its journey from Dr MGR Chennai Central on March 13, 2026, will be short-terminated at Kottayam. The train will be partially cancelled between Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram Central.

Similarly, Train No. 12626 New Delhi–Thiruvananthapuram Central Kerala Superfast Express, departing from New Delhi on March 10, 2026, will be short-terminated at Thiruvananthapuram North. The service will be partially cancelled between Thiruvananthapuram North and Thiruvananthapuram Central.

Change in Origination of Train Services

Train No. 16606 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Mangaluru Central Ernad Express, scheduled to depart on March 13, 2026, will originate from Kollam Junction instead of Thiruvananthapuram Central. The train will depart Kollam Junction at its scheduled time of 4.38 am. The service will remain partially cancelled between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kollam Junction.

Train No. 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Dr MGR Chennai Central Superfast Express, scheduled for March 14, 2026, will originate from Kottayam instead of Thiruvananthapuram Central. The train will depart Kottayam at its scheduled time of 8.05 pm, and the service will be partially cancelled between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Kottayam.

Passengers are advised to check the revised schedule before planning their journey.