Southern Railway has permitted an additional stoppage for Train No. 16791 Tuticorin – Palakkad Junction Palaruvi Daily Express and its pairing train Train No. 16792 Palakkad Junction – Tuticorin Palaruvi Daily Express at Irinjalakkuda Railway Station with effect from Monday, 08th September 2025.
Train No. 16791 Tuticorin – Palakkad Junction Palaruvi Express will arrive at Irinjalakkuda at 09:38 hrs and depart at 09:39 hrs. In the return direction, Train No. 16792 Palakkad Junction – Tuticorin Palaruvi Express will arrive at Irinjalakkuda at 17:32 hrs and depart at 17:33 hrs.
This additional stoppage, introduced in response to requests from people’s representatives and rail passengers, will fulfill the long-standing demand for a Tuticorin-bound train halt at Irinjalakkuda. It will also serve daily commuters during peak travel hours between Ernakulam and Palakkad. The new facility, coming during the Onam season, will benefit passengers across Thrissur district and adjoining regions.
Revised Timings
Train No. 16791 Tuticorin – Palakkad Jn Palaruvi Express
Irinjalakkuda: Arrival 09:38 hrs / Departure 09:39 hrs
Thrissur: Revised to 10:04 hrs / 10:07 hrs (Existing 09:57 hrs / 10:00 hrs)
Ottapalam: Revised to 11:23 hrs / 11:25 hrs (Existing 10:48 hrs / 10:50 hrs)
Palakkad Jn: Revised Arrival 12:30 hrs (Existing 12:00 hrs)
Train No. 16792 Palakkad Jn – Tuticorin Palaruvi Express
Irinjalakkuda: Arrival 17:32 hrs / Departure 17:33 hrs
Angamaly: Revised to 17:54 hrs / 17:55 hrs (Existing 17:50 hrs / 17:51 hrs)
Aluva: Revised to 18:06 hrs / 18:08 hrs (Existing 18:03 hrs / 18:05 hrs)
