Chennai Rains | Southern Railway temporarily suspends train services near Basin Bridge due to water-logging
The Hindu
Southern Railway has announced the suspension of trains to be operated from Dr. MGR Chennai Central station due to stagnation of rainwater in the bridge between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge, on Monday.
Southern Railway has announced the suspension of trains operated from Dr. MGR Chennai Central station due to stagnation of rainwater in the bridge between Vyasarpadi and Basin Bridge, on Monday.
The heavy, overnight rains have caused stagnation of water at the bridge, affecting train services. Restoration work to drain the water out, was underway on Monday.
In a press release, Southern Railway said it has temporarily suspended train services from 10.20 a.m. on June 19, 2023 from Central station and has instead started operating train services from Avadi and Chennai Beach stations.
The Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Mysuru Superfast Express (12609) leaving Dr. MGR Chennai Central at 1.35 p.m. has been partially cancelled with the train commencing service from Avadi. Similarly the Dr. MGR Chennai Central-Coimbatore Intercity Express (12679) scheduled to leave Central at 2.35 p.m. will depart from Avadi, as also the Dr. MGR Chennai Central–KSR Bengaluru Lalbagh Superfast Express (12607) which would be leaving from Avadi at 3.30 p.m.
The Shimoga Town Special Train (06224) scheduled to depart Dr. MGR Chennai Central Station at 3.50 p.m. will leave from Tiruvallur. The Dr. MGR Chennai Central–Tirupati Express (16053) due to leave Dr. MGR Chennai Central Station at 2.15 p.m. was operated from Tiruvallur railway station and the Dr. MGR Chennai Central–Mumbai CST Express (22160) left from Tiruvallur at 1.25 p.m.
The Vande Bharat Express (20643) operated from Chennai Central to Coimbatore was operated from Chennai Beach at 2.25 p.m.
Karnataka aims to revolutionize farming with digital tech, empowering smallholder farmers and promoting innovation for economic growth.
Join 'Uyir Road Safety Hackathon 2025' to innovate road safety solutions and save lives in Coimbatore.
Supreme Court advocate Vrinda Grover withdraws from representing family of raped and murdered doctor in Kolkata case.
T-Hub partners with NJII and NJIT for trade and tech innovations, aiming to boost growth in Telangana.
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi honors scholars for promoting Tamil literature, emphasizes importance of mother tongue in education.
In association with Prayoga Institute of Education Research, the Sustainability Garage, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, would serve as a hub for multidisciplinary research, focusing on developing eco-friendly materials with diverse applications to benefit society, said MBRDI.
Actor Allu Arjun seeks to quash FIR after woman dies during Pushpa 2 premiere, offers financial assistance to family.
Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s controversial statements: Notice needs endorsement of 50 Rajya Sabha MPs to be considered by the Chairman or 100 Lok Sabha MPs to be taken up as an impeachment motion in the Lok Sabha
Groups regular to the botanical garden on Cathedral Road send letters to the horticulture department to find them an alternate space to walk. The park is closed for public and walkers due to maintenance work in preparation for the flower show
A study by SNEHA and University College London found community-led interventions increase disclosure of violence among Mumbai women.
Supreme Court challenges decision to halt Udayasthamana Pooja at Guruvayur temple, emphasizing deity's divinity over public convenience.