Several trains have been cancelled or re-scheduled in flood-hit Kerala as the rain fury continues.
Several trains have been cancelled or re-scheduled in flood-hit Kerala as the rain fury continues.
Rains lashing several parts of the state since the morning is causing concern as it could hamper the rescue and relief operations.
Chengannur in Pathnamthitta, Chalakudy in Thrissur and various parts of Ernakulam district are among the worst hit where rescue efforts are likely to be concentrated today.
According to the latest weather report, heavy rains accompanied with gusty wind speed reaching 60 kmph is expected in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts.
Here's an update about trains
► Thiruvananthapuram-Alappuzha-Ernakulam is operating
► Kayamkulam-Kottayam-Ernakulam Jn/Ernakulam North - services suspended up to 16:00 hrs 18.08.18.
► Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil-Tirunelveli is operating
► Kollam-Punalur-Senkottai services suspended till further notice
Connectivity for Long distance trains today
► The passenger specials will provide connectivity for passengers between Ernakulam Jn and Thiruvananthapuram to travel towards, Chennai Egmore, KSR Bengaluru and Howrah.
Towards Bangalore:
► At 11:30 hrs, a passenger special will start from Ernakulam Jn via Alappuzha and stop at all stations up to Thiruvananthapuram central. This train will connect Passengers to 16316 Kochuveli-KSR Bengaluru express at Kochuveli (16:45 hrs), which is operating via Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil town-Tirunelveli-Madurai-Dindigul-Erode.
Towards Chennai Egmore
► A passenger special train, operating from Ernakulam Jn (08:00 hrs) via Alappuzha will connect passengers from Kollam Jn by 16724 Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram-Chennai Egmore Ananthapuri express.
► A passenger special will start from Thiruvananthapuram central at 11:30 hrs towards Ernakulam Jn via Alappuzha, On arrival at Ernakulam Jn it will operate as a special express towards Chennai egmore via Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram- Nagercoil town-Tirunelveli-Madurai
Towards Howrah
► An Express Special will start from Thiruvananthapuram central at 17:00 hrs and run via Nagercoil, Tirunelveli, Chennai Egmore, Gudur to Howrah. Reservation available for this train.
Towards Newdelhi
► Train No 12625 Thiruvananthapuram-New Delhi Kerala express leaving Thiruvananthapuram central at 11.15hrs will run via Nagercoil town-Tirunelveli-Madurai-Dindigul-Erode.
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