CHENNAI: Southern Railway adds extra coaches to two express trains

Chennai: Southern Railway (SR) has permanently added additional coaches to two passenger trains in Tamil Nadu to improve seat availability and enhance passenger convenience.

1. Two chair cars have been permanently added to Train No. 22625/22626 Dr. MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru – Dr. MGR Chennai Central Double Decker Express. These additional coaches will be added from Dr. MGR Chennai Central from September 22 and from Bengaluru from September 23.
2. Two chair cars have been permanently added to Train No. 22665/22666 KSR Bengaluru – Coimbatore – KSR Bengaluru Udaya Express. These additional coaches will be added from KSR Bengaluru from September 22 and from Coimbatore from September 23.

After the increase, the revised coach composition includes 7 AC double-decker chair cars, 7 chair cars, 1 pantry car, 1 second class coach (disabled-friendly), and 1 luggage-cum-brake van.