In a bid to address increasing passenger demand, Central Railways has announced the addition of six new Mail/Express trains, each equipped with four General Class coaches and one General Class, Luggage cum Guard’s Brake Van. This expansion aims to ease congestion and improve travel comfort on several key routes.
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Revised train compositions and their operational dates
- Train No 16331/16332 CSMT Mumbai-Thiruvananthapuram Express
- From CSMT Mumbai: Effective December 22, 2024
- From Thiruvananthapuram: Effective December 21, 2024
- Revised Composition: 2 AC-II Tier, 2 AC-III Tier, 3 AC-III Tier Economy, 6 Sleeper Class, 5 General Second Class (including 1 Luggage cum Guard’s Brake Van), 1 Pantry Car, and 1 Generator Car (20 LHB Coaches)
- Train No 22629/22630 Dadar-Tirunelveli Express
- From Dadar: Effective December 19, 2024
- From Tirunelveli: Effective December 18, 2024
- Revised Composition: 1 AC-II Tier, 1 AC-III Tier, 1 AC-III Tier Economy, 6 Sleeper Class, 5 General Second Class (including 1 Luggage cum Guard’s Brake Van), and 1 Generator Car (15 LHB Coaches)
- Train No 16381/16382 Pune-Kanyakumari Express
- From Pune: Effective December 17, 2024
- From Kanyakumari: Effective December 16, 2024
- Revised Composition: 1 AC-II Tier, 4 AC-III Tier, 2 AC-III Tier Economy, 6 Sleeper Class, 5 General Second Class (including 1 Luggage cum Guard’s Brake Van), 1 Pantry Car, and 1 Generator Car (20 LHB Coaches)
Central Railways urges passengers to be aware of these changes and plan their journeys accordingly. The additional trains and expanded capacity are part of the railway’s ongoing efforts to enhance travel experiences and accommodate the growing number of passengers.
For further information and updates, passengers are advised to check official Central Railways sources or contact their local railway station.
