Southern Railway extends, continues special train services to meet passenger demand
Hubballi: In response to the growing demand for efficient rail transportation services, the Southern Railway has announced the extension of periodicity for certain special express trains and the continuation of specific special train services. These measures are aimed at accommodating the needs of passengers and ensuring seamless travel experiences.
Train No. 07377 Vijayapura-Mangaluru Junction Express Special, which was initially slated to operate daily until August 31, 2023, will now be extended from September 1 to 30, 2023. The train will maintain its existing timings and stoppages.
Train No. 07378 Mangaluru Junction-Vijayapura Express Special, originally scheduled to run daily until September 1, 2023, will continue its services from September 2 to October 1, 2023. The train will operate with its current timings and stoppages.
Train No. 06563 Yesvantpur-Murdeshwar Special Express, which operates every Saturday from Yesvantpur, was initially set to run until August 26, 2023. The services of this train have now been extended from September 2 to 30, 2023.
Train No. 06564 Murdeshwar-Yesvantpur Special Express, a Sunday service from Murdeshwar, initially had its operations planned until August 27, 2023. However, the train's services have been extended from September 3 to October 1, 2023.
Continuation of Special Train Services:
In a bid to cater to the heightened passenger demand, the East Central Railway has taken the decision to continue the operation of weekly special express trains (03241/03242) for five additional trips between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru and Danapur. The trains will adhere to their existing timings and stoppages.
Train No. 03241 Danapur-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru Weekly Special Express, which initially ran every Friday until August 25, 2023, will be extended for a further five trips, operating from September 1 to 29, 2023.
Train No. 03242 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru-Danapur Weekly Special Express, which previously operated every Sunday until August 27, 2023, will continue its services for another five trips, running from September 3 to October 1, 2023.
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India lose to Australia by 9 runs, in difficult position to reach semifinals in women's T20 WC
Sharjah, Oct 13: India lost to defending champions Australia by nine runs in their last group match to find themselves in a difficult position to qualify for the semifinals of the women's T20 World Cup, here on Sunday.
Chasing 152 for a win, India ended at 142 for 9 with captain Harmanpreet Kaur top-scoring with 54 not out off 47 balls. Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma chipped in with 29 and 20 respectively.
India ended their Group A campaign on four points after two wins and two losses.
Australia, who topped the group with all four wins, qualified for the semifinals while New Zealand (4 points) need a win against Pakistan on Monday to make it to the last-four stage.
Opting to bat, Australia were restricted to 151 for 8 with opener Grace Harris top-scoring with 40 off 41 balls. Stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath and Ellyse Perry chipped in with 32 each.
For India, Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma took two wickets apiece while Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil got one each.
Brief Scores:
Australia: 151 for 8 in 20 overs (Grace Harris 40; Renuka Singh 2/24, Deepti Sharma 2/28).
India: 142 for 9 in 20 overs (Harmanpreet Kaur 54 not out; Annabel Sutherland 2/22, Sophie Molineux 2/32).
