CHENNAI: The Chennai division of Southern Railway will function only for one shift, and Sunday pattern of suburban train services will be maintained on December 25 (Thursday) being a national holiday, said a press release.

The computerised passenger reservation centres (PRS) in the division will function for only one shift, similar to the Sunday pattern of working (8 am to 2 pm) on Friday on account of Christmas.

The Sunday pattern of suburban train services will be maintained in Chennai Central-Arakkonam, Chennai Central-Gummidipundi/Sullurupeta and Chennai Beach-Chengalpattu sections, added the release.