Mangalore, Aug 08, 2015: Train No. 12617 Ernakulam – Nizamuddin Mangala Lakshadweep Express scheduled to leave Ernakulam Junction on August 9 and 10 have been cancelled for the want of rakes.
Their pairing trains did not operate following the derailment of two trains between Khirkiya and Bhiringi stations in Khandwa – Itarsi section in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. A release from Southern Railway said train no. 12617 Ernakulam – Nizamuddin Express leaving Ernakulam Junction on August 8 and 12618 Nizamuddin – Ernakulam Express leaving Nizamuddin on August 8 and 10 would be diverted via Vasai Road, Vadodara Junction, Nagda Junction and Mathura Junction.