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Union Railway Budget 2013: What Kerala Gained?

Union Railway Minister Shri.Pawan Kumar Bansal presented the Railway Budget for the year 2013-2014. Was there any gain for Kerala in this budget? Lets have a look ! In the budget speech, minister mentions “As regards setting up of new … Continue reading

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Thiruvananthapuram Central to Have World Class Facilities in a Year: Dr. Shashi Tharoor

Dr. Shashi Tharoor, MP has announced that the Railways have issued final orders allotting funds amounting to Rs.10 crores for development of Thiruvananthapuram Central Station during 2012‐13. Dr. Tharoor said that this major fund allocation was done under a special … Continue reading

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1st Electric Engine-hauled Train Reaches Kanyakumari

Train No: 16526 Bangalore-Kanyakumari Island Express on Thursday became the first electric locomotive-hauled train to reach Kanyakumari. The train that left the Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station at 3.30 p.m. covered the 87-km route without any hitches and reached Kanyakumari at … Continue reading

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Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station to Become a Heritage Station

Southern railway is in the process of developing Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway station into a Heritage station. Ministry of Tourism and State Government will jointly provide financial assistance for Southern Railway to complete the project, as railway is facing huge financial … Continue reading

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