CHENNAI: To handle increased passenger demand, Central Railway has announced changes in coach composition for four express trains, including the addition of four General Second Class coaches. The revised arrangements will come into effect on various dates starting September 5, 2025, according to a release.
Details of trains with revised coach composition:
1. Mumbai CSMT–Chennai Egmore–Mumbai CSMT Superfast Express (Train Nos. 22157/22158)
Revised composition: 1 AC 2-Tier, 3 AC 3-Tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, and 2 disabled-friendly Second Class coaches.
Effective from:
Mumbai CSMT: September 5, 2025
Chennai Egmore: September 8, 2025
2. Chennai Egmore–Salem–Chennai Egmore Superfast Express (Train Nos. 22154/22153)
Same revised composition as above.
Effective from:
Chennai Egmore: September 6, 2025
Salem: September 7, 2025
3. Dadar–Puducherry–Dadar Express (Train Nos. 11005/11006)
Revised composition: 1 AC 2-Tier, 3 AC 3-Tier, 7 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, and 2 disabled-friendly Second Class coaches.
Effective from:
Dadar: September 7, 2025
Puducherry: September 9, 2025
4. Dadar–Tirunelveli–Dadar Express (Train Nos. 11021/11022)
Same revised composition as above.
Effective from:
Dadar: September 9, 2025
Tirunelveli: September 11, 2025