Effective May 1, there will be adjustments to the timings of the double-decker train service operating between KSR Bengaluru and Chennai Central (Train No. 22626). The revised schedule aims to enhance passenger convenience and operational efficiency. The train is scheduled to depart from KSR Bengaluru at 1:30 pm and arrive at Chennai Central at 7:45 pm.
The timings for arrival and departure at intermediate stations along the route are as follows: Bengaluru Cantonment: Arrival at 1:40 pm, Departure at 1:42 pm, KR Puram: Arrival at 1:52 pm, Departure at 1:54 pm, Bangarpet: Arrival at 2:34 pm, Departure at 2:35 pm, Kuppam: Arrival at 3:02 pm, Departure at 3:03 pm, Jolarpettai: Arrival at 4:15 pm, Departure at 4:20 pm, Vaniyambadi: Arrival at 4:34 pm, Departure at 4:36 pm, Ambur: Arrival at 4:48 pm, Departure at 4:50 pm, Katpadi: Arrival at 5:43 pm, Departure at 5:45 pm, Arakkonam: Arrival at 6:28 pm, Departure at 6:30 pm, Perambur: Arrival at 7:13 pm, Departure at 7:15 pm. In addition, the Hoodi halt station will continue to serve as a temporary stoppage for one minute for Train No. 16519/16520 Jolarpettai-KSR Bengaluru-Jolarpettai MEMU trains until May 30, facilitating passenger boarding and alighting. Furthermore, the Visakhapatnam-SMVT Bengaluru-Visakhapatnam Weekly Superfast Express Special (Train No. 08543/08544) will be extended with its existing timings and stoppages.
Train No. 08543 will operate every Sunday from April 7 to June 30, while Train No. 08544 will run every Monday from April 8 to July 1, providing passengers with additional travel options during the specified period.
