MEMU Train Services to Tirupati Cancelled for 3.5 Hours on June 13

MEMU train at Tirupati railway platform before departure
MEMU Train at Tirupati Station – June 2025

MEMU trains to Tirupati fully cancelled on June 13 between 9 PM–12:30 AM due to scheduled track block. Check impacted trains and alternatives.


MEMU Train Services to Tirupati Cancelled for 3.5 Hours on June 13

The MEMU services to Tirupati cancelled on June 13 for over three hours due to a scheduled line block between Arakkonam and Jolarpettai, impacting passengers using key MEMU trains on the route.


🚧 Cancellation Details

  • Affected Section: Arakkonam–Jolarpettai (Katpadi yard), scheduled from 9:00 PM on June 13 to 12:30 AM on June 14 — a 3 hr 30 min block.
  • Trains Cancelled Fully:
    • Train 67210 (Katpadi→Tirupati, departs 9:10 PM)
    • Train 67209 (Tirupati→Katpadi, departs 7:10 PM)
    • Train 66033 (Chennai Beach→Tiruvannamalai, departs 6:00 PM)
  • June 14 Full Cancellation:
    • Train 66034 (Tiruvannamalai→Tambaram, departs 4:30 AM)
  • Partial Cancellations:
    • 66057 (Arakkonam→Katpadi) between Sevur–Katpadi
    • 66026 (Villupuram→Katpadi) between Vellore–Katpadi
  • The maintenance-related disruption was confirmed in a press release by Southern Railway.

🛤️ What Is a MEMU?

A MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) is an electric commuter train used for short and mid-distance travel, operated by Indian Railways with speeds up to 110 km/h. It consists of multiple self-propelled coaches without a separate locomotive.


ℹ️ Impact on Passengers

  • Commuters should note delays and cancel trains on the Arakkonam–Katpadi–Tirupati corridor during the maintenance window.
  • Alternative travel options include long-distance passenger and express trains, or road transport via bus services.
  • Train 66034 journey details: covers 131 km from Nellore to Tirupati in about 3 hr 25 min, arriving around 3:55 PM.

 

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