Onam Festival Kerala:- As the Onam going on, the Indian Railways has announced the operation of three special trains to accommodate the heavy passenger rush from Telangana and Karnataka to Kerala. The special services will run from Kacheguda, Secunderabad, and Hubballi to various destinations in Kerala, offering much-needed relief to those traveling home for the festive season.
Special Train Services:
Train No. 07333/07334 (Hubballi-Kochuveli): This special service will depart from Hubballi at 6:55 AM on the 13th of September and arrive in Kochuveli at 6:45 AM the following day. The return journey will commence at 12:50 PM on the 14th of September.
Train No. 07119/07120 (Secunderabad-Kollam): Departing from Secunderabad at 5:30 PM on the 13th of September, this train will reach Kollam at 11:20 PM on the 14th. The return trip is scheduled for 2:30 AM on the 15th of September.
Train No. 07044/07045 (Kacheguda-Kollam): This service will leave Kacheguda at 4:00 PM on the 14th of September and arrive in Kollam at 11:20 PM on the 15th. The return journey will begin at 2:30 AM on the 16th of September.
Passenger Surge for Onam
The Onam season is one of the busiest travel periods in Kerala, with a significant influx of people returning home for the celebrations. This year, the Indian Railways expects around 1.48 lakh passengers to travel to Kerala by train for the festival. In response to this demand, the Railways has scheduled 129 special trips for the season, a significant increase from 52 special trips last year and 22 the year before. Additionally, 190 extra coaches will be deployed to accommodate the surge in passengers.
The introduction of these special trains is aimed at easing the travel difficulties faced by passengers during the festive period, ensuring smoother journeys for thousands of travelers heading home to celebrate Onam with their families.
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