4 Trains from (AMLA)AMLA JN to (WKI)WADAKANCHERI

Fixed Time Corridor block has been approved for facilitating engineering works at Thrissur Yard and between Aluva – Angamaly Section of Thiruvananthapuram Division. Consequently, the following have been made in the pattern of train services as detailed below:

Full Cancellation of Train Services:

1)Train No. 12202 Kochuveli – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Garib Rath Express leaving Kochuveli at 09.10 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

2)Train No. 12201 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Kochvueli Garib Rath Express leaving Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 16.55 hrs o­n 22^nd May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

3)Train No. 16650 Nagercoil – Mangaluru Central Parasuram Express leaving Nagercoil at 04.15 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

4)Train No. 16649 Mangaluru Central – Nagercoil Parasuram Express leaving Mangaluru Central at 05.05 hrs o­n 20^th May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

5)Train No. 16350 Nilambur Road - Kochuveli Raja Rani Express leaving Nilambur at 21.30 hrs o­n 22^nd May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

6)Train No. 16349 Kochuveli – Nilambur Road Raja Rani Express leaving Kochuvlei at 20.50 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

7)Train No. 16344 Madurai - Thiruvananthapuram Central Amritha Express leaving Madurai at 16.10 hrs o­n 22^nd May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

8)Train No. 16343 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Madurai Amritha Express leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 20.30 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

Partial Cancellation of Train Services:

1)Train No. 16302 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Shoranur Venad Express leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 05.25 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Ernakulam and Shoranur. The train will be short terminated at Ernakulam

2)Train No. 16301 Shoranur - Thiruvananthapuram Central Venad Express leaving Shoranur at 14.35 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Shoranur and Ernakulam. The train will commence service from Ernakulam at its scheduled departure time of 17.25 hrs

3)Train No. 12617 Ernakulam – Hazrat Nizamuddin Mangala Superfast Express leaving Ernakulam at 13.25 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Ernakulam and Thrissur. The train will commence service from Thrissur at its scheduled departure time of 14.37 hrs

4)Train No. 06797 Palakkad – Ernakulam MEMU Express Special leaving Palakkad Jn at 07.20 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Chalakkudi and Ernakulam. The train will be short terminated at Chalakkudi

5)Train No.  06798 Ernakulam - Palakkad MEMU Express Special leaving Ernakulam at 14.45 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Ernakulam and Chalakkudi. The train will commence service from Chalakkudi at its scheduled departure time of 15.55 hrs

6)Train No. 16128 Guruvayur – Chennai Egmore Express leaving Guruvayur at 23.15 hrs o­n 22^nd May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Guruvayur and Ernakulam. The train will commence service from Ernakulam at its scheduled departure time of 01.20 hrs o­n 23^rd May, 2023

7)Train No. 16127 Chennai Egmore - Guruvayur Express leaving Chennai Egmore at 09.00 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Ernakulam Jn and Guruvayur. The train will be short terminated at Ernakulam

8)Train No. 16306 Kannur – Ernakulam Express leaving Kannur at 14.30 hrs o­n 22^nd May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Thrissur and Ernakulam. The train will be short terminated at Thrissur

Diversion of Train Service:

1)Train No. 16382 Kanniyakumari – Pune Express leaving Kanniyakumari at 08.40 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Tirunelveli, Dindigul and Erode skipping stoppages at Eraniel, Kulitthurai, Parassala, Neyyanttinkara, Thiruvananthapuram Central, Chirayinkeezhu, Kadakavur, Varkala, Paravur, Kollam, Karunagappalli, Kayankulam, Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanasseri, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Angamali, Chalakudi, Irijalakkuda, Thrisur, Wadakancheri, Ottappalam, Palakkad, Coimbatore & Tirupur. Additional stoppages will be provided at Tirunelveli, Madurai and Dindigul for the benefit of passengers

Rescheduling of Train Services:

1)Train No. 17229 ThiruvananthapuramCentral – Hyderabad Sabari Express scheduled to leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 06.45 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 12.00 hrs (Late by 5 hrs 15 mins)

2)Train No. 16346 ThiruvananthapuramCentral – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express scheduled to leave Thiruvananthapuram Central at 09.15 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave ThiruvananthapuramCentral at 12.15 hrs (Late by 3 hrs)

3)Train No. 20909 Kochuveli – Porbandar Express scheduled to leave Kochuveli at 11.10 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Kochuveli at 12.45 hrs (Late by 1 hr 35 mins)

4)Train No. 16307 Alappuzha – Kannur Express scheduled to leave Alappuzha at 14.50 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Alappuzha at 15.30 hrs (Late by 40 mins)

5)Train No. 16348 Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Express scheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 14.25 hrs o­n 22^nd May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 18. 40 hrs (Late by 4 hrs 15 mins)

6)Train No. 16603 Mangaluru Central - Thiruvananthapuram Central Express scheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 17.30 hrs o­n 22^nd May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Mangaluru Central at 19.45 hrs (Late by 2 hrs 15 mins)

7)Train No. 18189 Tatanagar – Ernakulam Express scheduled to leave Tatanagar at 05.15 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be rescheduled to leave Tatanagar at 08.45 hrs (Late by 3 hrs 30 mins)

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“One of the rare instances in the history of Indian Railways that a Prime Minister has visited the same railway station twice in a very short period”

“India is now working with new thinking and approach”

“Vande Bharat is a symbol of India's enthusiasm and excitement. It represents our skills, confidence and capabilities”

“They were busy with appeasement (tushtikaran) of the vote bank, we are committed to satisfying the needs of the citizens (santushtikaran)”

“600 outlets operating under ‘One Station o­ne Product’ and o­ne lakh purchases made in a short time”

“Indian Railways is becoming synonymous with convenience for the common families of the country”

“Today, Madhya Pradesh is writing a new saga of continuous development”

“Performance of Madhya Pradesh is commendable in most of the parameters of development o­n which the state was o­nce called ‘Bimaru’”

“India's poor, India's middle class, India's tribals, India's Dalit-backward, every Indian has become my protective shield”

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express train between Bhopal and New Delhi at Rani Kamlapati Railway Station in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh today. Upon arriving at the venue, the Prime Minister carried out an inspection of the Rani Kamlapati - New Delhi Vande Bharat Express and also interacted with the children and crew of the train. 

The Prime Minister began his address by expressing grief about the tragedy that occurred during Ram Navmi in a  temple in Indore and paid tributes to the departed souls and empathized with their families. He also wished a speedy recovery to those recovering from injuries during this mishap.

The Prime Minister congratulated the people of Madhya Pradesh for getting their first Vande Bharat train. He said that the train will reduce the travel time between Delhi and Bhopal and will usher in many facilities and conveniences for the professionals and youth.

The Prime Minister recalled that he was fortunate enough to also inaugurate the venue for today’s organization, Rani Kamlapati Station. He also expressed gratitude for getting the opportunity to flag off  India’s state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Express for Delhi. He pointed out that today is o­ne of the rare instances in the history of Indian Railways that a Prime Minister has visited the same railway station twice in a very short period. The Prime Minister further added that today’s occasion is a prime example of a new order and new traditions being created in modern India.    

The Prime Minister talked about his interaction with the school children o­n the occasion and underlined the sense of curiosity and excitement about the train in the children. “In a way, Vande Bharat is a symbol of India's enthusiasm and excitement. It represents our skills, confidence and capabilities”, he said. 

The Prime Minister also highlighted the benefits of the train for tourism in the area as Sanchi, Bhimbetka, Bhojpur and Udayagiri caves will start getting more footfalls. This will also improve the opportunities for employment, income and self-employment. 

Emphasizing the new thinking and approach of 21st-century India, the Prime Minister recalled the appeasement by the earlier government at the cost of meeting the needs of the citizens. “They were busy with appeasement (tushtikaran) of the vote bank, we are committed to satisfying the needs of the citizens (santushtikaran)”, he added. Calling Indian Railway, common family transport, the Prime Minister asked why it was not upgraded and modernized earlier.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the governments in the past could have easily upgraded the already existing rail network which India acquired after independence but the development of railways was sacrificed due to vested political interests. Even after decades of independence, the Prime Minister said, the Northeastern states had not been connected to the rail network. The Prime Minister remarked that the government has strived to make Indian Railways the best rail network in the world. Throwing light o­n the negative publicity that Indian Railways received before 2014, the Prime Minister addressed the issue of thousands of unmanned gates in this extensive rail network causing fatal accidents. He informed that the broad gauge network is free from unmanned gates today. He also noted that earlier, news related to train accidents causing loss of life and property was commonplace but the Indian Railways has become much more secure today. He highlighted the scope of Made in India 'Kavach’ is being expanded to strengthen the security of passengers.  

The Prime Minister stressed that the approach to safety is not limited to just accidents but also that any emergency is immediately attended to during the journey, which is of immense benefit to the women, he said. Cleanliness, timeliness, and black marketing of tickets have all been addressed with technology and concern for the commuters.

Shri Modi said through the ‘One Station o­ne Product’ initiative, Railways is emerging as a powerful tool for taking the products of local artisans from o­ne place to the other. Under the scheme, commuters can buy local products of the district such as handicrafts, art, utensils, textiles, painting etc at the station itself. About 600 outlets are already operational in the country and more than o­ne lakh purchases have been made. 

The Prime Minister said that “Today, Indian Railways is becoming synonymous with convenience for the common families of the country.” He listed upgrades like railway station modernization, WiFi facilities o­n 6000 stations and CCTV o­n 900 stations in this regard. He highlighted the popularity of Vande Bharat among the youth and the growing demand for Vande Bharat from every corner of the country.

The Prime Minister mentioned the record allocation for railways in this year’s Budget. “When will is there, intentions are clear and determination is firm, new paths emerge”, he said. Shri Modi informed that, in the last 9 years, the rail budget was continuously increased and Madhya Pradesh got Rs 13, 000 crore allocated in the rail-related budget compared to the average of Rs 600 crores in years before 2014.

Giving an example of the modernization of railways, the Prime Minister highlighted the work of 100 percent electrification of the railway network is being achieved in some parts of the country every other day. He informed that Madhya Pradesh is also included in the 11 states where 100 percent electrification has been achieved. The Prime Minister highlighted that the average electrification of railway routes per year has increased tenfold from 600 kilometers to 6000 kilometers after 2014.

“Today, Madhya Pradesh is writing a new saga of continuous development. Be it agriculture or industry, today the strength of MP is expanding the strength of India”, the Prime Minister remarked. He reiterated that the performance of Madhya Pradesh is commendable in most of the parameters of development o­n which the state was o­nce called ‘Bimaru’. The  Prime Minister gave examples of Madhya Pradesh being among the leading states in building houses for the poor. He further added that the state is also doing a fine job in providing water to every household. He also touched upon the farmers of the state and mentioned that they are creating new records in the production of many crops including wheat. He also touched upon the industries in the state and said that it is continuously moving towards new standards, thereby creating endless opportunities for the youth.

The Prime Minister alerted the people about the concerted efforts to malign his image from both inside and outside the country. “India's poor, India's middle class, India's tribals, India's Dalit-backward, every Indian has become my protective shield”, he said, asking people to stay focused o­n the development of the country. “We have to further increase the role of Madhya Pradesh in developed India. This new Vande Bharat Express is a part of this resolution”, he concluded.

Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mangu Bhai Patel, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw were present o­n the occasion. 

Background

Vande Bharat Express has redefined the passenger travel experience in the country. The new train being introduced between Rani Kamlapati Railway station, Bhopal and New Delhi railway station will be the 11th Vande Bharat service and 12th Vande Bharat train in the country. The indigenously designed Vande Bharat Express train set is equipped with state-of-the-art passenger amenities. It will provide a faster, more comfortable and more convenient travel experience for rail users, boost tourism and promote economic development in the region.