CHENNAI: The pattern of train services would be changed due to a fixed time corridor block approved for facilitating engineering works over various sections in the Madurai Division.

Train no. 07229 Kanniyakumari – Charlapalli Special, scheduled to leave Kanniyakumari at 5.15 am on May 2, is diverted to run via Virudunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikudi and Tiruchy, skipping stoppages at Madurai, Kodaikanal Road and Dindigul.

Train no. 12666 Kanniyakumari – Howrah Superfast Express, scheduled to leave Kanniyakumari at 5.50 am on May 3, will be diverted to run via Virudunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi and Tiruchy, skipping stoppages at Madurai and Dindigul. Additional stoppages will be provided at Manamadurai and Karaikudi for the convenience of passengers for the two trains.

Train no. 16848 Sengottai – Mayiladuthurai Express, scheduled to leave Sengottai at 6.55 am on May 2, 3, 5 and 7, is diverted to run via Virudunagar, Manamadurai, Karaikkudi and Tiruchy, skipping stoppages at Kalligudi, Tirumangalam, Tiruparankundram, Madurai, Kodaikanal Road, Dindigul, Vadamadura, Vaiyampatti and Manaparai. Additional stoppages will be provided at Aruppukkottai, Manamadurai, Sivaganga, and Karaikkudi for passengers' convenience.

Train no. 07192 Madurai – Kachedguda Special, scheduled to leave Madurai at 10.40 am on May 7, is rescheduled to leave Madurai at 12.05 pm (late by 1 hour 25 minutes).