Bifurcation will lead to 60% revenue loss for Palakkad Railway Division, says Leader of the Opposition in Keralam
Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized the Railway Board's decision to bifurcate the Palakkad Railway Division, claiming it will cause a 60% revenue loss. He urged state officials to pressure the Union government to reverse the move.
Why it matters
The decision impacts regional infrastructure development and the economic autonomy of the state's railway network.
Leader of the Opposition in Keralam Pinarayi Vijayan has termed Railways’ decision to remove important areas, including Mangaluru, from the Palakkad division a grave injustice to Kerala.
Terming the move as a severe neglect by the Union government and Railways towards Keralam, he said in a statement on Saturday (August 22, 2026) that the bifurcation was expected to reduce the Palakkad division’s revenue by up to 60%. The State government and MPs from the State should exert immediate pressure on the Union government to review the decision, he said.
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