Duration of spl trains to B'lore extended

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 15:36 [IST]

Chennai, Mar 13 (UNI) Union Minister of State for Railways R Velu has ordered the extension of duration of weekly special trains on Chennai Central-Bangalore section in both directions to clear the extra rush of passengers.

A Southern Railway press release said the Bangalore-Chennai Central Weekly Express will be operated on March 16, 23 and 30 while the Chennai Central-Bangalore specials will be operated on March 17, 24 and 31.

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Topics: RAILWAYS-TN-SPECIAL

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