Chennithala urges Centre to drop Palakkad division split move of Railways
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has formally requested that the Central government abandon plans to bifurcate the Palakkad railway division. He argues that the division's strong performance in safety and punctuality makes the split unnecessary and potentially detrimental.
Why it matters
The proposed railway restructuring has significant implications for regional administrative efficiency and the operational integrity of the rail network in Kerala.
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has urged the Railway Ministry and the Centre to withdraw the proposal to bifurcate the Palakkad railway division and bring Mangaluru under the Mysuru division.
Mr. Chennithala said the Palakkad division ranked among the top two divisions in safety, punctuality and cleanliness. He said its record in train punctuality also does not justify the proposed bifurcation.
He alleged that the move was intended to reduce the importance of the Palakkad division rather than serve an administrative purpose.
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