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ALSO READ: Tamil Nadu: Goods Train Carrying Diesel Catches Fire Near Tiruvallur Station | Video - A total of 8 express trains were cancelled, 5 were diverted, and 8 were short-terminated due to the incident. - All EMU local train services between Chennai and Arakkonam were temporarily suspended. - 16053 Dr MGR Chennai Central-Tirupati Express (scheduled at 14:25 hrs) Partially Cancelled / Change In Origin: - 16203 Dr MGR Chennai Central-Tirupati Express will now originate from Tiruttani (partial cancellation between Chennai Central and Tiruttani) - 22698 Chennai Central-Hubballi Express will now start from Jolarpettai - 16551 Chennai Central-Ashokapuram Express will now begin from Arakkonam
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is scheduled to inaugurate the bridge across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambargodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E on Monday. The much-anticipated cable-stayed bridge over the Sharavathi backwaters is the longest in the state and second longest in the country, stretching 2.44 km. Built at Rs 472 crore, it will improve connectivity to several villages in Sagar and Hosanagara taluks, as well as to popular temples like Sigandur Chowdeshwari and Kollur Mookambike. The bridge was built to address long-standing co ...Read More >
Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 13 (ANI): People living in the vicinity of Tiruvallur Railway Station were evacuated to a safe place on Sunday after a goods train carrying diesel caught fire triggering a massive blaze, early this morning District Collector M Prathap said. The fire has been almost bought under control, he said. Also Read | Kitty Party Scam in Bengaluru: PU Professor Impersonates Advocate, Fights Cops Inside ACP's Office To Defend Fraudster Accused of Duping Women of INR 5 Crore in Basaveshwara Nagar; Arrested. "Today, around 5:30 am, at Tiruvallur Railway Station, a di ...Read More >
A goods train transporting high-speed diesel ignited near Tiruvallur on Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from fire tenders. While no casualties were reported, the incident led to the suspension of local train services and the cancellation of eight express trains. A goods train carrying high-speed diesel caught fire on Sunday morning near Tiruvallur, a Railway official said. The fire broke out in a wagon and quickly spread to others. No casualties have been reported, the official said ...Read More >
CHENNAI: EMU services on the Chennai Central - Arakkonam section were restored on Monday morning, following disruption as a goods train carrying fuel derailed, leading to massive fire near Tiruvallur. Reports added that traffic is now restored on both up and down (slow) lines. Train No 22650 Erode - Dr MGR Chennai Central Yercaud Express was the first train to pass the restored accident spot at 3 am on the up slow line at Tiruvallur. Train No 12695 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Thiruvananthapuram Express was the first train to pass the restored accident spot at 10 pm on the down slow line. The ...Read More >
Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 13 (ANI): Southern Railway issued helpline numbers for passengers seeking guidance after a goods train carrying diesel caught fire near Tiruvallur Railway Station in the Southern Railway on Sunday morning, railway officials said. The fire spread over to the last three wagons of the train, leading to major disruptions in railway operations. 'Passengers are requested to plan their journey accordingly. For updates and assistance, please contact the following helpline numbers: 044-25354151, 044-24354995,' Southern Railway said in an official statement. http ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A fire in a Diesel-laden freight train near Tiruvallur early Sunday led to widespread disruption of rail traffic in and around Chennai. With overhead power supply suspended as a precaution, Southern Railway has issued multiple bulletins announcing train cancellations, short terminations, and diversions. The following are changes in the pattern of train services: Change in Origin 1. Train No 12673 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Coimbatore Express scheduled to leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 10 pm on July 13 will originate from Arakkonam. The train is partially cancelled between Dr MGR Che ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A fire in a Diesel-laden freight train near Tiruvallur early Sunday led to widespread disruption of rail traffic in and around Chennai. With overhead power supply suspended as a precaution, Southern Railway has issued multiple bulletins announcing train cancellations, short terminations, stoppages and diversions. 1. Train No 22160 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Mumbai CST Superfast Express scheduled to leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 1.15 pm on July 13 is diverted to run via Gudur and Renigunta skipping stoppages at Tiruvallur, Arakkonam, Tiruttani and Puttur. 2. Train No 22157 Mumbai CST ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Thousands of rail passengers were inconvenienced on Sunday after train services were disrupted on the Chennai-Arakkonam section due to the fire incident. Many passengers, unaware of the sudden cancellations, were forced to return home after arriving at Chennai Central station between 5.30 am and 7 am, as the announcements came just 30 to 40 minutes before the scheduled departures. All suburban train services on the Chennai-Arakkonam section were suspended from 5.15 am in both directions. About 15 express trains bound for Chennai which departed on Saturday, including the Mangaluru Mai ...Read More >
CHENNAI: On the day when a diesel-laden freight train caught fire near Egattur in Tiruvallur district, the ripple effects left Dr MGR Chennai Central railway station overcrowded and unprepared, with hundreds of confused passengers stranded across platforms, standing on long queues. The TTEs at one of the busiest railway hubs also appeared overwhelmed and tired. One woman TTE had to step away asking for water, and she was heard saying that the crowd was suffocating. Adding fuel to fire, taxi drivers and cab operators increased their fares. One elderly couple from Karnataka heading to Tumkur on ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Indian authorities have demolished 1,080 houses, most of them belonging to Muslims, in the Assam state of India. The displaced families were mostly of Bengali origin. This was the second major eviction drive in the district. On June 16, the authorities demolished the homes of 690 families in Hasilabeel, near Goalpara town. At least five eviction drives have been carried out in four districts of Assam over the past month, displacing nearly 3,500 families. Mizanur Rahman, a 28-year-old resident of Bidyapara revenue village, lost his home during the eviction drive. He and eight membe ...Read More >