CHENNAI: Southern Railway has announced changes in train services between Tirupati and Katpadi due to engineering works from February 23 to April 13, 2026, a press release said.
1. MEMU trains 67205 (Tirupati–Katpadi) and 67210 (Katpadi–Tirupati) will be fully cancelled on February 23 and 27; March 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30; and April 3, 6, 10 and 13, 2026.
2. On these dates, Train No 16854 (Villupuram–Tirupati Intercity Express) will be partially cancelled between Katpadi and Tirupati and will be short-terminated at Katpadi itself.
3. Similarly, Train No 16853 (Tirupati–Villupuram Intercity Express) will be partially cancelled between Tirupati and Katpadi on the same dates, with the train commencing its journey from Katpadi instead of Tirupati from 4.45 pm.
Passengers are advised to check train timings before travel to avoid inconvenience, the release added.