Passengers demand resumption of train services to north Malabar
The Hindu
More trains will begin operations from Nov. 10, says Railway
Even though life has become normal after the government relaxed the norms following a dip in COVID-19 cases, the Palakkad division of Southern Railway is yet to restart all the passenger train services, creating innumerable problems for the people, especially those commuting for work.
In contrast, the Thiruvananthapuram railway division has already started several passenger trains and MEMU services. On the other hand, the Palakkad division has started just three passenger trains and two MEMU services from Kannur.
There were 11 passenger trains that were operated by the division prior to the spread of COVID. However, following the outbreak, the services were stopped.
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