Trivandrum: To meet the massive surge in passenger traffic during the auspicious festival of Onam, Indian Railways and Southern Railway have launched an extensive fleet of special trains. A total of 112 Onam special train trips have been officially notified to run during the festival period spanning August 14, 2026 to September 06, 2026.
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PM to dedicate six redeveloped Kerala railway stations on Jul 17
Ernakulam: Six railway stations in Kerala – Angamali for Kaladi, Chalakudy, Tirur, Thalassery, Parappanangadi and Nilambur Road, which were redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), will be dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi through VC on 17 July 2026.
Read MoreOnam festival special trains to/from Chennai
Chennai: Southern Railway has announced the following special trains for the convenience of passengers travelling during the Onam festival season. Advance Reservation for these special train services will commence from 08.00 hrs. on Thursday, 09th July, 2026.
Read MoreTTEs trained with advanced firefighting techniques
Trivandrum: As part of the Railway Board’s policy to strengthen onboard emergency preparedness and passenger safety, an Advanced Firefighting Training Programme for onboard staff was conducted in association with Kerala Fire & Rescue Services.
Read MorePremium brand catering outlet opens at Thrissur railway station
Thrissur: Passengers travelling through Thrissur Railway Station will have access to premium branded food and beverage services, with the Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway opening its first Premium Brand Catering Outlet there.
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