In order to clear the extra rush of passengers owing to summer holidays, Southern Railway will run Special Fare Special train services between Chennai Egmore and Ernakulam Jn as given below:
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Railways announce additional security measures for Attukal Pongala
Trivandrum: Railway protection force has drawn up special security arrangements in connection with Pongala festival. Additional 282 RPF cadres are drawn from adjacent divisions. Thiruvananthapuram central station is divided into 8 sectors and each sector will be under the control of a Circle Inspector. Additional manpower has been drawn from other divisions under Southern Railway All important trains will have special RPF escorts.
Read MoreRailways make special arrangements for Attukal Pongala
Trivandrum: To facilitate smooth and safe passage of devotees reaching Thiruvananthapuram City for the Pongola festival at Attukal Devi Temple, Southern Railway has made elaborate arrangements. Six Special trains, additional coaches in passenger trains, additional stoppages for express trains at smaller stations, additional ticket, information and announcement counters, Medical aid centre, enhanced security coverage at stations and special escort for trains etc has been ensured.
Read MoreWeekly special AC summer special trains to Pune via Goa
Following special trains will be run from the region to clear extra rush of passengers during summer holidays 2017. 1. Weekly Air conditioned Special Train between Tirunelveli and Pune Via Pollachi – Goa
Read MoreOne additional 3 AC coach on select trains during summer vacation
To clear extra rush of passengers during summer vacation Southern railways will attach one additional 3 AC coach on select trains for a period of one month with immediate effect.
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