Train services short-terminated in Salem Division
Train services between Mayiladuthurai and Salem will be short-terminated at Karur station on specific dates in July and August 2026. This change is necessary to facilitate track renewal and maintenance work in the Mohanur and Namakkal railway yards.
Why it matters
This impacts regional commuters and travelers who rely on these specific train routes for daily transit.
Due to track renewal and maintenance to be carried out in Mohanur and Namakkal railway yards, changes have been made in a pair of train services to facilitate the works.
Train no. 16811 Mayiladuthurai-Salem Express, scheduled to leave Mayiladuthurai Junction at 6.15 a.m., will be short-terminated at Karur railway station on July 22, 24, 26, 28, 31 and August 2, 2026. The train will only run from Mayiladuthurai Junction to Karur and will not run from Karur to Salem Junction on those days.
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