South Western Railway has announced temporary changes in the composition of several train services, effective from late December 2024 to January 2025. The adjustments involve the addition of General Second Class Coaches in place of Sleeper Class Coaches to accommodate increased passenger demand.

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Details of the Train Composition Changes

  1. Train No. 22697/22698 Hubballi – Dr MGR Chennai Central – Hubballi Express
    • Change: One General Second Class Coach will replace one Sleeper Class Coach.
    • Effective Dates:
      • Ex. Hubballi: From 28th December 2024 to 18th January 2025
      • Ex. Dr MGR Chennai Central: From 29th December 2024 to 19th January 2025
  2. Train No. 17311/17312 Hubballi – Dr MGR Chennai Central – Hubballi Express
    • Change: One General Second Class Coach will replace one Sleeper Class Coach.
    • Effective Dates:
      • Ex. Hubballi: From 26th December 2024 to 16th January 2025
      • Ex. Dr MGR Chennai Central: From 27th December 2024 to 17th January 2025

Revised Coach Composition for Both Hubballi – Chennai Expresses

  • 1 AC First Class cum AC Two-Tier Coach
  • 2 AC Two-Tier Coaches
  • 3 AC Three-Tier Coaches
  • 2 AC Three-Tier Economy Coaches
  • 5 Sleeper Class Coaches
  • 4 General Second Class Coaches
  • 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans
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  1. Train No. 16527/16528 Yesvantpur – Kannur – Yesvantpur Junction Express
    • Change: Two General Second Class Coaches will replace one Sleeper Class Coach.
    • Effective Dates:
      • Ex. Yesvantpur: From 29th December 2024 to 23rd January 2025
      • Ex. Kannur: From 30th December 2024 to 24th January 2025

Revised Coach Composition for Yesvantpur – Kannur Express

  • 1 AC Two-Tier Coach
  • 5 AC Three-Tier Coaches
  • 10 Sleeper Class Coaches
  • 4 General Second Class Coaches
  • 1 Second Class cum Luggage Coach (Divyangjan Friendly)
  • 1 Generator cum Brake Van

These temporary changes are designed to enhance the travel experience and accommodate higher passenger traffic during the specified dates. Passengers are advised to check updated train schedules and coach compositions before travel.

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