In view of the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, Southern Railway (SR) has cancelled 7 pairs of special trains (14 trains) that are operated within the state from June 29 (Monday) to August 15 (Saturday). On the request of the Tamil Nadu government, the railways have cancelled special trains running under the state from until August 15. Here is a list of special trains that have been cancelled by the Southern Railway (SR).
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02606 Tiruchchirappalli Chengalpattu (via Chord) COVID 19 Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02605 Chengalpattu Tiruchchirappalli (via Chord) COVID 19 Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02636 Madurai Villupuram COVID 19 Intercity SF Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02635 Villupuram Madurai COVID 19 Intercity SF Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02680 Coimbatore Katpadi COVID 19 SF Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02679 Katpadi Coimbatore COVID 19 SF Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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06796 Tiruchchirappalli Chengalpattu (Via Main Line) COVID 19 Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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06795 Chengalpattu Tiruchchirappalli (Via Main Line) COVID 19 Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02675 Arakkonam Coimbatore COVID 19 Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02676 Coimbatore Arakkonam COVID 19 Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02083 Mayiladuturai Coimbatore COVID 19 Jan Shatabdi Special that runs 6 days in a week is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02084 Coimbatore Mayiladuturai COVID 19 Jan Shatabdi Special that runs 6 days in a week is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02627 Tiruchchirappalli Nagercoil COVID 19 SF Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
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02628 Nagercoil Jn Tiruchchirappalli COVID 19 SF Special that runs daily is cancelled from June 29 to August 15.
However, train no. 02434 New Delhi Chennai Central Covid 19 AC Special and 02433 Chennai Central New Delhi Covid 19 AC Special will continue to run until further advice.
Full refund will be given to all the passengers who have made their advance reservation on these trains. Passengers who have booked their e-tickets will get the full refund in their respective accounts. They are not required to do anything. For all the passengers who have booked counter tickets can claim the refund for the same until 6 months from the date of the journey (instead of 3 days).
Coronavirus cases in India have breached the 11 lakh-mark with current numbers at 1,118,107 out of which 3,89,803 are active cases and 7,00,399 have cured. The total recovery now stands at 62.64 percent. The death tally has also increased to 27,503. If you want to know about the COVID-19 virus outbreak in India, check live COVID-19 updates.
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