Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Goa DEMU Services Cancelled During 26-Day Railway Works
South Western Railway is changing some train services for construction work.
Two trains between Vasco da Gama and Kulem will not run for 26 days.
The cancellations last from September 9 to October 4, 2026.
Workers need the railway lines clear to replace sleepers and build additional track at Sankval Yard.
Another train from KSR Bengaluru to Anantapur will take a different route from September 11.
It will not stop at three stations near Narayanapuram.
The Railway Protection Force also rescued 33 children during August.
Passengers should check train information before travelling.
Vasco da Gama-Kulem DEMU Special trains will be cancelled from September 9 to October 4, 2026.
The cancellations affect Train Nos. 56964 and 56963 in both directions.
South Western Railway cited Through Sleeper Renewal and track-doubling work at Sankval Yard.
The KSR Bengaluru-Anantapur MEMU will be diverted from September 11 and skip three stations.
In August, the Railway Protection Force rescued 33 children and returned belongings worth Rs 66.41 lakh.
- Who
- South Western Railway and its Railway Protection Force are implementing the changes and safety measures.
- What
- Two Vasco da Gama-Kulem DEMU services will be cancelled, while a Bengaluru-Anantapur MEMU will be diverted.
- When
- The DEMU cancellations run from September 9 to October 4, 2026; the MEMU diversion begins September 11, 2026.
- Where
- The affected services involve Vasco da Gama, Kulem, Sankval Yard, Narayanapuram Yard and the Bengaluru-Anantapur route.
- Why
- The changes are required for Through Sleeper Renewal, track-doubling and other infrastructure maintenance work.
- Cancelled services
- Train Nos. 56964 Vasco da Gama-Kulem and 56963 Kulem-Vasco da Gama DEMU Specials
- Cancellation period
- September 9 to October 4, 2026
- Main work
- Through Sleeper Renewal and track-doubling at Sankval Yard
- Diverted service
- Train No. 66559 KSR Bengaluru-Anantapur MEMU from September 11, 2026
- Skipped stations
- Narayanapuram, Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam and Basampalle
- Children rescued
- 33 children, including six girls, during August 2026
- Recovered belongings
- Passenger belongings worth Rs 66.41 lakh were returned to their owners
- Ticket seizures
- Railway tickets valued at Rs 2.85 lakh were seized under Operation Uplabdh