MEMU trains between Salem and Erode from November 24

The railway board has approved the introduction of Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) passenger trains between Salem and Erode from November 24.

A release from Salem Railway Division said Train No.66621 Salem – Erode MEMU Passenger Train will leave Salem Junction at 6.15 a.m. and reach Erode Junction at 7.25 a.m. Train No.66622 Erode – Salem MEMU Passenger Train will leave Erode Junction at 7.30 p.m. and reach Salem Junction at 8.45 p.m. The eight car MEMU trains will run on all days of the week except Thursdays.

The release added that Train Number 66621 will arrive at Magudanchavadi at 6.29 a.m., Sankari Durg at 6.49 a.m., Cauvery Station at 7.04 a.m. Train Number 66622 will arrive at Cauvery Station at 7.38 p.m., Sankari Durg at 7.54 p.m., Magudanchavadi at 8.09 p.m. The train will stop for a minute in each station, the release added.