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Southern Railway operates special MEMU service for NEET candidates on June 21

Southern Railway is set to introduce a special one-way MEMU service on June 21, known as train No. 06131, to support candidates taking NEET exam. This initiative seeks to improve travel convenience for students by offering a direct route from Palakkad Junction to Kasaragod, including several important stops along the way.

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Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
Southern Railway operates special MEMU service for NEET candidates on June 21

Key Takeaways

  • Southern Railway's special MEMU train No. 06131 will depart Palakkad Junction at 5:50 a.m. on June 21.
  • The train will make stops at six key stations, including Ottapalam at 6:15 a.m. and Shoranur Junction at 6:35 a.m.
  • This eight-coach service aims to enhance travel convenience for NEET candidates during the examination period.
  • Southern Railway's initiative reflects its commitment to supporting students, as highlighted in their press release.

Southern Railway is rolling out special one-way MEMU service Sunday,June 21,to help NEET candidates. Train No . 06131 will depart Palakkad Junction at 5:50 a.m., reaching Kasaragod by 11:30 a.m .

This eight-coach MEMU train will stop at multiple stations . Passengers can disembark at Ottapalam at 6:15 a.m., Shoranur Junction at 6:35 a.m.,Pattambi at 6:54 a.m. Other stops: Kuttippuram at 7:13 a.m., Tirur at 7:27 a.m.,Parpanangadi at 7:41 a.m. It will continue to Kozhikode,Quilandy, Vadakara, Thalassery,Kannur, Payangadi, Payyannur,Charvathur, and Kanhangad before final stop.

Southern Railway says this special service aims to boost travel convenience for NEET candidates. It's about ensuring students get where they need to be…

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