Train shortage worsenstravel woes in north Kerala as Onam rush looms
Passengers in north Kerala are facing severe travel disruptions due to a shortage of trains and overcrowding, particularly ahead of the Onam festival. Local MPs and passenger associations are calling for increased services and better infrastructure to address regional imbalances in railway allocation.
Long intervals between trains, overcrowding and inadequate services on the Malabar railway corridor have made travel difficult for passengers, with the rush expected to increase during Onam. Despite mounting protests and repeated demands from passenger organisations and MPs, calls for additional services to north Kerala have gone unheeded.
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