Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Southern Railway September train delays reach 3 hours 40 minutes
Southern Railway has warned that some trains may arrive late in September 2026.
The changes apply on September 12, 13, 14, 16 and 30.
Several trains travelling to or from Bengaluru are affected.
Trains on routes involving Howrah, Chennai, Kakinada Town, Kamakhya, Balurghat, Silchar and Coimbatore are also listed.
September 16 has the largest number of affected services.
The longest listed delay is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
This affects the Danapur–SMVT Bengaluru Express on September 13.
Passengers should check the updated schedule before travelling and allow extra time.
Southern Railway will regulate or delay multiple train services on September 12, 13, 14, 16 and 30, 2026.
The affected routes connect Bengaluru with Danapur, Kakinada Town, Kamakhya, Howrah and Balurghat, along with Howrah–Chennai and Silchar–Coimbatore services.
September 16 has the most affected services, with seven trains listed for regulation or en-route delays.
The longest delay is 3 hours 40 minutes for Train 03251 Danapur–SMVT Bengaluru Express on September 13.
Passengers should check the latest schedule and account for en-route regulation when planning their journeys.
- Who
- Southern Railway and passengers travelling on the listed train services.
- What
- Multiple trains will be regulated or delayed en route, with listed delays ranging from one hour to 3 hours 40 minutes.
- When
- September 12, 13, 14, 16 and 30, 2026.
- Where
- Affected services include routes involving Bengaluru, Danapur, Kakinada Town, Kamakhya, Howrah, Balurghat, Chennai, Silchar and Coimbatore.
- Why
- Southern Railway said the changes are due to operational reasons.
- Announcement source
- Southern Railway shared the advisory on X.
- Affected dates
- September 12, 13, 14, 16 and 30, 2026.
- Most affected date
- September 16, when seven services are listed.
- Longest delay
- 3 hours 40 minutes for Train 03251 Danapur–SMVT Bengaluru Express on September 13.
- Other major delay
- Train 16523 SMVT Bengaluru–Balurghat Express faces a three-hour en-route regulation on September 16.
- Repeatedly affected service
- Train 12296 Danapur–SMVT Bengaluru Sangamitra Express is affected on September 12, 14 and 16.
- Passenger advice
- Travellers should check the latest schedule and allow for en-route regulation.