The MEMU service between Palakkad and Ernakulam has been upgraded from an 8-car rake to a 12-car rake, providing a more comfortable travel experience for daily commuters and other passengers. Train No. 66609 Palakkad – Ernakulam Junction MEMU and Train No. 66610 Ernakulam Junction – Palakkad MEMU are operating with a 12-car rake with effect from 24th May 2026.
No. 0023/K14/2026-2027 Dated: 26.05.2026
KANYAKUMARI – KSR BENGALURU ISLAND EXPRESS TO STOP AT BENGALURU EAST
The stoppage of Train No. 16525 Kanyakumari – KSR Bengaluru Island Express at Bengaluru East railway station has been restored with effect from 25th May 2026. Accordingly, Train No. 16525 Kanyakumari – KSR Bengaluru Island Express will arrive at Bengaluru East railway station at 06.22 hrs. and depart at 06.23 hrs.
No. 0024/K14/2026-2027 Dated: 26.05.2026
PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF MADGAON – ERNAKULAM JUNCTION – MADGAON WEEKLY EXPRESS
Train No. 10215/10216 Madgaon – Ernakulam Junction – Madgaon Weekly Express has been augmented to provide greater travel comfort and additional accommodation for passengers, as detailed below.
Train No. 10215 Madgaon – Ernakulam Junction Weekly Express has been augmented with one additional AC 3-Tier Coach with effect from 24th May 2026. Train No. 10216 Ernakulam Junction – Madgaon Weekly Express has been augmented with one additional AC 3-Tier Coach with effect from 25th May 2026. Consequently, the train, which was previously operating with 20 LHB coaches, will now run with 21 LHB coaches.
No. 0025/K15/2026-2027 Dated: 26.05.2026
PALARUVI EXPRESS OPERATING WITH FULL COACH COMPOSITION
Palaruvi Express (Train No. 16791/16792 Tuticorin – Palakkad – Tuticorin) is now operating with its full composition of 18 coaches with effect from 24th May 2026, enhancing passenger carrying capacity and improving travel convenience. Accordingly, Train No. 16791 Tuticorin – Palakkad Palaruvi Express and Train No. 16792 Palakkad – Tuticorin Palaruvi Express are operating with 18 coaches.