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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Tatkal tickets easier to book after Aadhaar linkage
Thiruvananthapuram: People are now able to book tatkal tickets more easily on the Thiruvananthapuram to Calicut/Kannur route after the railways made it mandatory to link Aadhaar to IRCTC accounts. Seats were available in five trains in AC class for more than 15 minutes after booking opened on Friday morning for travel on Saturday. Tatkal tickets used to sell out in a few minutes for travel on weekends. There were 32 berths available on TVC-Mangalore train, 50 berths in Maveli Express, three berths in Malabar Express, 170 seats on Kasargod Vande Bharat and three berths in Netravati Express. This is surprising because it was nearly impossible to buy tatkal tickets on the route before Aadhaar linkage came into force on July 1. "After attaching my account with Aadhaar, I could book a tatkal ticket. This was not possible before because it used to get sold out soon," said J Aswathy, a frequent traveller. The requirement to attach Aadhaar to IRCTC accounts has weeded out many duplicate accounts. Krishna Kumar S of the Thrissur Rail Passengers Association said, "The introduction of dynamic charts that allow people to book current tickets 15 minutes in advance at all stations for Vande Bharat trains, in addition to streamlining the IRCTC accounts, would make it easier for people to travel by popular trains." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo He said, "If successful, the current booking system should be extended to other trains too. This means more people will be able to travel by trains, thereby increasing the revenue for railways." However, people have been facing difficulty in attaching Aadhaar. "I could do that only via another site that's linked to the IRCTC site," said Aswathy. The railways are streamlining the ticket booking and are working to set the online reservation system right by looking at the success of the Aadhaar linkage.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Hans India
Rail users in Mangaluru seek swift action on long-pending demands
Mangaluru: The Dakshina Kannada District Railway Passengers' Committee has urged the Southern Railway's Palakkad Division and the Railway Board to expedite action on a series of service and infrastructure-related demands concerning Mangaluru Central Railway Station. Responding to the committee's representation, the Palakkad Division confirmed that Mangaluru Central already has operational facilities for the maintenance of modern LHB coaches. However, it cited infrastructural limitations in addressing the wide gap between platforms and tracks, noting that yard remodelling would be required for any permanent solution. The Committee also pushed for prioritising the recruitment of local staff conversant in Kannada and Tulu for IRCTC stalls at the station. While officials noted that such contracts are awarded through a centralised tendering process, they assured that contractors would be advised to give preference to local-language speakers where possible. Development works at both Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction are currently underway. The committee's request for establishing an IRCTC lounge at Mangaluru Central has been forwarded to relevant authorities. On the issue of upgrading key trains like the West Coast Express, Maveli Express, Malabar Express, and Mangaluru–Chennai Mail to LHB coaches, the division clarified that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Railway Board and would be presented for consideration. Given the intensity of the ongoing monsoon in coastal Karnataka, the committee emphasised the need to expedite the extension of platform shelters. Officials responded that shelter extensions would be undertaken based on necessity. Meanwhile, the proposed Mangaluru–Rameswaram train service has received Railway Board approval and is now awaiting final operational orders from the Southern Railway's headquarters. Another key proposal, the resumption of the Navajeevan Express via the Hassan–Miraj–Pune route, is still pending with the Railway Board. The Southern Railway has been urged to take this forward at the earliest. The request for additional coaches on the Mangaluru Central–Subrahmanya Road passenger train has been acknowledged and will be reviewed based on passenger footfall. Expressing thanks for the official responses, the committee reiterated its demand for time-bound action on these proposals, stressing their importance for enhancing passenger experience and safety in one of Karnataka's busiest coastal rail corridors.
New Indian Express
05-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Passengers miss connection train; Southern Railway to pay Rs 10k compensation
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Southern Railway has been directed to pay Rs 10,000 compensation each to five Mookambika-bound travellers who missed the connection train from Mangalore due to the delayed arrival of the first train. The Thiruvananthapuram District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission also asked the railways to pay Rs 2,500 as costs. The complainants had booked tickets in the Maveli Express from Trivandrum Central Railway Station to Mangalore Central Railway Station to visit the Kollur Mookambika Temple. The scheduled boarding date was 10.08.2017 and arrival time at 8.05 hours next day. They also booked tickets on the Mangalore-Karwar Express to travel to Byndoor Station (Mookambika Road). The second train was scheduled to depart from Mangalore station on 11.08.2017 at 9 hours. According to the complainants, the Maveli Express reached the Mangalore Central Railway Station's outer at 8.20 hrs but was stopped there till the connection train in which they had to travel to Byndoor railway station left the central station. The complainants alleged that the train was halted in the outer though the central station had vacant platforms. Due to deficiency in service by the railways, the complainants said, they had to catch a bus for further journey resulting in monetary loss and mental agony. The railways submitted that the Maveli Express reached Mangalore station at 9.08 hrs. The allegation that Mangalore- Karwar Express is a connection train for Maveli Express is factually incorrect. Hence, the latter cannot be detained at the station until the arrival of Maveli Express. The Mangalore- Karwar Express left station at scheduled time of 9 hrs.
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Train services delayed after trees fall on tracks and overhead cables
KOCHI: Heavy rains and adverse weather on Monday led to several trees falling on railway tracks. The most serious incident happened in the Guruvayur-Punkunnam section, where a large tree from a private property toppled onto the railway track around 5am on Monday morning. 'The tree damaged the overhead electric equipments that power the trains. Its landowner had been notified after the tree had been identified as dangerous. But the owner refused to cooperate in securing the tree or cutting it down,' said a Railways spokesperson. 'There are many similar vulnerable trees that pose serious threat to public safety. and also affect timely train services. Strong action is being planned, including making property owners pay for damages and taking legal steps against the defiant. Since there are numerous trees that have been identified as a threat through surveys, the assistance of district administration will be taken for ensuring safe running of trains,' the spokesperson added. Trees also fell in other railway sections, including Ernakulam South-Ernakulam Town, and Ambalappuzha-Alappuzha, as well as in Tiruvalla Yard. Additionally, a tree was reported to be leaning dangerously towards the track in the Varkala-Paravur section. Branches of many trees were also found leaning towards the tracks in the Changanassery-Chingavanam, and Chalakudy-Karukutty sections. Meanwhile, the railway maintenance teams worked very effectively and efficiently to clear the uprooted trees and restore normal train services in all directions. Owing to the delay in clearing the trees and operational arrangements, train No. 11098 Ernakulam Junction - Pune Junction Poorna Weekly Express and train No. 16604 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Mangalore Central Maveli Express ran late by more than two hours.
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- The Hindu
Extra coaches added to key express trains to ease summer rush
In a bid to ease the summer travel rush, the Palakkad Division of the Southern Railway has announced the allocation of additional sleeper coaches to popular long distance trains, including Maveli Express, Malabar Express and Amritha Express. On Friday, the Thiruvananthapuram Central -Mangaluru Central Maveli Express (16604) will be equipped with an additional sleeper coach. The Malabr Express services are also set to see improvements. Train 16629, the Thiruvananthapuram Central- Mangaluru Central Malabar Express, will have an extra sleeper coach on Friday. Similarly, the Amrita Express connecting Thiruvananthapuram Central and Madurai Junction will see added capacity. Train 16344, running from Madurai to Thiruvananthapuram, will be provided with extra coaches on Friday. The Southern Railway stated that these measures are aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and ensuring a smooth travel experience during the summer peak season.
