Trivandrum: The following change in the pattern of train services are introduced due to the heavy downpour associated with cyclone “Ochki” that left tracks inundated in the Kanniyakumari – Nagercoil section and a landslide that occurred in the Trivandrum – Nagercoil section restricting safe movement of trains. Restoration work is going on at the landslide location near Parassala station. TRAIN RESCHEDULED 1. Train No 16342 Trivandrum – Guruvayoor Intercity express is rescheduled to start at 20:35 hrs (late by 03 hour 05 minutes) on 01.12.2017 due to late running of…
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Change in pattern of train services due to bad weather
Due to dislocation of train services in the Nagercoil-Trivandrum section today, the following change in the pattern of train services are implemented for 30.11.2017, 01.12.2017 and 02.12.2017. TRAINS CANCELLED 1. Train No 56313 Trivandrum – Nagercoil Passenger cancelled on 30.11.2017 2. Train No 56310 Nagercoil – Trivandrum Passenger cancelled on 01.12.2017 3. Train No 56386 Kottayam – Ernakulam Passenger cancelled on 01.12.2017 4. Train No 56362 Ernakulam – Nilambur Passenger cancelled on 01.12.2017 5. Train No 56363 Nilambur – Ernakulam Passenger cancelled on 01.12.2017 6. Train No 56389 Ernakulam –…
Read MoreCancellation/rescheduling of train services due to adverse weather
Trivandrum: Due to adverse weather conditions that developed this morning in the Nagercoil – Kanniyakumari section, train services are disrupted in the Neyyatinkara – Kanniyakumari section. Overhead traction supply has been interrupted at eight various locations in the section due to fallen/uprooted trees. Restoration works are being done by removing fallen trees and ensuring the safety of overhead wires. All essential resources and manpower have been mobilized by the division to ensure safety and restoration of normal traffic. The following Cancellation/Rescheduling has been Imposed due to ongoing restoration works. Sl…
Read MoreRestriction in issuing day time unreserved sleeper tickets
Trivandrum: Due to heavy rush in trains during Sabarimala festive season, there will be a restriction in issuing unreserved sleeper tickets for passengers till 15th December 2017 for the below-mentioned trains. On account of reports of the dispute between daytime unreserved sleeper tickets holders and reserved pilgrims in sleeper coaches, issue of unreserved sleeper tickets has been restricted during daytime in these trains till 15.12.2017. This will be reviewed after 15.12.2017. Short distance travellers are requested to make use of the advance reservation facility at Passenger Reservation Centres and also online…
Read MoreTrack maintenance work in Trivandrum Division to affect punctuality of trains
Trivandrum: A pan India safety drive has been launched by the Railway Board to meet the new higher standards of safety and to improve asset reliability. Trivandrum division has taken up the drive on a mission mode to ensure safety in train operation. As a part of this 180 kms of track comprising of rails and sleepers are targeted to be replaced in the current financial year. There are other maintenance works of various assets also carried out simultaneously. 70% of the proposed work is concentrated in Shoranur – Ernakulam and Kayamkulam…
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