Ending a wait that lasted over two-and-a-half decades, a second railway track between Kayamkulam and Ernakulam via Kottayam has finally become operational.
The newly laid track came into use late on Sunday with the Palaruvi Express to Tirunelveli from Palakkad entering the line from Parolikkal, near Ettumanur. The track’s opening is now slated to be followed by works at the railway yard here.
Prior to opening of the track, workers on Sunday completed inter-connection of the two tracks and overhead electrical connection. Works during the day, which began by 7.45 a.m., drew to a close with a test run.
