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Passenger bodies from Kerala seek a better deal from Railway

Passenger associations demand Southern Railway to enhance MEMU services, speed up track-doubling, and improve train facilities in Kerala.

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MPs demand Vande Bharat Express between Tiruchi and Chennai

Introduction of a Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Tiruchi and other new trains, additional stops to existing trains, construction of new railway lines and extension of train services were among a host of demands put forth by Members of Parliament representing constituencies served by the Tiruchi Railway Division at…

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Passengers want Tambaram-Nagercoil Antyodaya Express to stop at Papanasam station

The Train Passengers’ Association, Papanasam, has urged the Southern Railway General Manager to provide one-minute stoppage for the Tambaram-Nagercoil (20691/20692) Antyodaya Express at Papanasam

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Green signal for extending Bengaluru-Kannur train to Kozhikode

The Bengaluru-Kannur Express is being extended up to Kozhikode, with hopes of reducing passenger rush on the route.

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New Additional Divisional Railway Manager for Thiruvananthapuram

ThiruvananthapuramViji M.R. becomes Additional Divisional Railway Manager of Thiruvananthapuram division, with extensive experience in railway finance.

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Some trains to continue to have experimental stoppage

BelagaviSouthern Railway continues experimental stoppages for specified trains until further notice.

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Southern Railway registers impressive growth in freight and passenger segments during April-December 2023

Southern Railway, that serves parts of Dakshina Kannada district, has recorded robust growth in freight and passenger segments in the first nine months of financial year 2023-24.

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Manish Thaplyal takes over as DRM, Thiruvananthapuram division

Manish Thaplyal assumed office as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Thiruvananthapuram Division in Southern Railway

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The whereabouts of Mr. Wood

Searching for ancestors? V. Sriram explores the story of Percy Charles Wood, an Anglo-Indian railway worker in Perambur, India in 1929.

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RTI reply on line doubling between Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction Stations amuses patrons

Southern Railway’s Palakkad Division claims that the Mangaluru Central-Junction line is already doubled, though 1 km stretch is still single. Patrons have been demanding doubling of the line to operate more trains towards Bengaluru and Mumbai. Railways say there is no need for doubling as of now due to lack…

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Cyclone Michaung | Southern Railway cancels 69 long-distance train but resumes suburban train services in Chennai

Southern Railway cancels 69 long-distance trains due to Cyclone Michaung, terminates 13, diverts 2, re-schedules 1 & partially cancels 2. 360+ services cancelled from Dec 2-6. Suburban train services resumed from MMC towards Avadi, Tiruvallur & Arakkonam. Chennai Beach-Gummidipoondi services also resumed. Suburban train services on Chennai Beach-Tambaram-Chengalpattu & Chintadripet-Velachery…

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Cyclone Michaung | Southern Railway cancels train services

Due to heavy rains & water logging, Southern Railway has cancelled long-distance train services & suspended suburban train operations. A passenger special will be operated every hour in all sections. Brindavan Express & Mumbai CST-Dr MGR Chennai Central Express partially cancelled.

The Hindu

Cyclone Michaung: Heavy rain in Tamil Nadu; Many express trains cancelled, water level breaches danger mark

Eleven express trains from Chennai Central were cancelled on Monday after the water level reached the danger mark at Bridge No. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Southern Railway simplifies process for approval of packaged products to be sold at railway stations

Southern Railway: Pioneering initiative simplifies approval process for PAD & PDW products sold at static stalls. Walk-in basis for manufacturers & franchisees to seek approval throughout the year, promoting dynamic business environment. #EaseOfDoingBusiness #SouthernRailway

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Get a flight-like feel on Vande Bharat soon

Railways rolls out Yatri Seva Anubandh pilot project for Vande Bharat trains to upgrade passenger services, offering concierge services, infotainment, quality food, travel essentials. Pilot project in Southern Railway covering 6 pairs of Vande Bharat Express trains

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Palakkad Division wins Interdivisional Football Tournament

Palakkad Division won the Interdivisional Football Tournament 2023 organised by Southern Railway Sports Association (SRSA) Thiruvananthapuram Division at Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) Karyavattom.

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Forum to resume protests against SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project in Kerala

This comes in the wake of a State committee meeting of the samiti held at Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. It was decided to hold zonal-level marches, dharnas, and discussions across Kerala this month in order to create awareness about the ‘real intentions’ behind the project.

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Railways to focus on ensuring smooth operations of Vande Bharat

Southern Railway focuses on passenger grievances, rectifies issues quickly. Over 80,902 grievances redressed, 99.98% disposal rate, 10 min response time. #VandeBharat #SouthernRailway #RailMadad #Grievances #PassengerFeedback

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MP seeks steps to bring down rush in north Kerala trains

Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh assured Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan that steps would be taken to address travelling woes of train passengers in north Kerala. Raghavan requested advancing 16610 Kozhikode Express, stopping Parasuram Express in Kozhikode, delaying Mangaluru-Kozhikode Passenger, restoring Thrissur-Kozhikode Passenger, extending MEMUs in north Kerala, extending 16511/12…

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Southern Railway cancels multiple suburban trains in Chennai due to engineering work

CHENNAI: Southern Railway has cancelled eight suburban trains on Saturday and 58 suburban trains on Sunday for engineering work on Chennai Central-Arakkonam section between Pattabiram yard and Ambattur yard. Passenger special trains will be operated instead of the cancelled trains.

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Southern Railway asks Station Masters not to communicate with Loco Pilots unnecessarily over walkie-talkie

Southern Railway orders Station Masters not to engage Loco Pilots in unnecessary communication on walkie-talkie to avoid distraction. Warns of action against erring staff. Comes days after train accident in Andhra Pradesh. Investigation to be done by Commissioner of Railway Safety.

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Southern Railway assures Madras High Court of installing CCTV cameras in all 442 railway stations in Tamil Nadu by July 2024

PIL on Swathi murder after Southern Railway submits timeline for CCTV surveillance in TN stations. Southern Railway to provide CCTV surveillance in all 442 TN stations by July 2024. Police have installed CCTV cameras in important traffic junctions & other strategic locations. Railway Board sanctioned ₹75 crore for the project.…

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Despite opposition, Southern Railway unveils plans to redevelop heritage railway stations in Nilgiris

Southern Railway to redevelop Udhagamandalam and Coonoor railway stations, providing modern amenities to passengers and tourists. Both stations to be upgraded with wider traffic lanes, pedestrian paths, vehicle parking, landscaping, lighting, modern interiors, waiting halls, toilets, facilities for people with disabilities, passenger info systems, train indication boards, CCTV cameras. Conservationists…

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Madras High Court orders demolition of Vilayattu Vinayagar Temple at Ranganathan Street junction in Chennai

Madras HC permits GCC, Southern Railway to demolish Vilayattu Vinayagar Temple on govt land; orders idols to be shifted to another place within 15 days. GCC plans to build skywalk, staircase & escalator. Temple & tenants' writ petitions dismissed; temple argued no authority over govt property, but Bench refused to…

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Vande Bharat services have not affected other trains, claim Railways

The operation of a pair of Vande Bharat trains in Kerala has not adversely impacted the punctuality of other trains running in the State, Southern Railway has said in a press release,

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