Commuters chase a crowded Venad Express train as it arrives at a station. (File photo)
The Ministry of Railways has granted in-principle approval to introduce a new train service to Kollam via the Ernakulam-Kottayam-Chengannur route, aimed at easing the severe evening rush on the Venad Express, Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, has said.
The decision follows a meeting where the MP met Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, presenting photographic and video evidence of the intense hardships faced by daily commuters.
“Following the discussion, the Minister’s office forwarded instructions to the Railway Board, which subsequently directed the Chief Passenger Transportation Manager (CPTM) of Southern Railway to initiate necessary action,” he said.
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