4 Trains from (TSI)TENKASI JN to (PUU)PUNALUR

Fixed Time Corridor Block has been approved for facilitating the regirdering of Bridge No.124 located between Mavelikara - Chengannur Railway stations in Thiruvananthapuram Division. Consequently, the following changes have been made in the pattern of train services as detailed below:

Full Cancellation of Train Services:

1.Train No. 06768 Kollam – Ernakulam Unreserved MEMU Special Express  leaving Kollam at 08.00 hrs on 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled 

2.Train No. 06778 Kollam – Ernakulam Unreserved MEMU Express Special leaving Kollam at 11.00 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled 

3.Train No. 06441 Ernakulam – Kollam MEMU Express Special leaving Ernakulam at 20.10 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled 

4.Train No. 16310 Kayankulam – Ernakulam MEMU Express leaving Kayankulam at 15.00 hrs on 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled 

5.Train No. 16309 Ernakulam Jn – Kayankulam MEMU Express leaving Ernakulam at 08.45 hrs on 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled 

6.Train No. 06786 Kollam – Kottayam Special leaving Kollam at 14.35 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

7.Train No. 06769 Ernakulam – Kollam MEMU Special leaving Ernakulam at 13.35 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

8.Train No. 06785 Kottayam – Kollam MEMU Special leaving Kottayam at 17.40 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

9.Train No. 06450 Kayankulam – Ernakulam Express Special leaving Kayankulam at 08.50 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

10.Train No. 06015 Ernakulam – Alappuzha MEMU Express Special leaving Ernakulam at 16.00 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

11.Train No. 06452 Alappuzha – Ernakulam Express Special leaving Alappuzha at 18.00 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be fully cancelled

Partial Cancellation of Train Service:

1.Train No. 16366 Nagercoil – Kottayam Express leaving Nagercoil at 13.00 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be partially cancelled between Kollam and Kottayam. The train will be short terminated at Kollam

Diversion of Train Services:

1.Train No. 17229 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Secunderabad Sabari Express   leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 06.45 o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppage at Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanasseri and Kottayam. Additional stoppages will be provided at Harippad, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Cherthala and Ernakulam for the convenience of passengers

2.Train No. 12625 Thiruvananthapuram Central - New Delhi Kerala Superfast Express   leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 12.30 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppage at Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanasseri, Kottayam and Vaikom Road. Additional stoppages will be provided at Harippad, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Cherthala and Ernakulam for the convenience of passengers

3.Train No. 16525 Kanniyakumari Ã¢â‚¬â€œ KSR Bengaluru Express  leaving Kanniyakumari  at 10.10 hrs o­n 21^st  May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppage at Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanasseri ,Kottayam, Piravom Road and Tripunithura. Additional stoppages will be provided at Harippad, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Cherthala and Ernakulam for the convenience of passengers

4. Train No.12082 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Kannur Janshatabdi Express leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 14.50 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppage at Chengannur, Tiruvalla and Kottayam. Additional stoppages will be provided at Alappuzha and Ernakulam for the convenience of passengers

5.Train No. 12624 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Dr MGR Chennai Central Mail leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 15.00 hrs o­n 21st May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppage at Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanasseri, Kottayam and Tripunithura. Additional stoppages will be provided at Harippad, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Cherthala and Ernakulam for the convenience of passengers

6.Train No. 12659 Nagercoil – Shalimar Weekly Express leaving Nagercoil at 14.45 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppage at Chengannur, Tiruvalla and Kottayam. Additional stoppages will be provided at Alappuzha and Ernakulam for the convenience of passengers

7.Train No. 12696 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Dr MGR Chennai Central Superfast Express  leaving  Thiruvananthapuram Central at 17.15 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppage at Mavelikara , Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanasseri and Kottayam. Additional stoppages will be provided at Harippad, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Cherthala and Ernakulam for the convenience of passengers

8.Train No. 16304 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Ernakulam Vanchinad Express leaving Thiruvananthapuram Central at 17.45 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppages at Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanasseri, Kottayam, Piravom Road and Tripunittura. Additional stoppages will be provided at Harippad, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha and Cherthala for the convenience of passengers

9.Train No. 16327 Punalur – Guruvayur Express leaving Punalur at 18.25 hrs o­n 21^st May, 2023 will be diverted to run via Alappuzha skipping stoppages at Mavelikara, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Changanasseri, Kottayam, Ettumanur, Kuruppantara, Vaikom Road, Piravam Road, Mulanturutti and Tripunittura. Additional stoppages will be provided at Harippad, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Cherthala and Ernakulam for the convenience of passengers

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In Tamil Nadu jurisdiction of Southern Railway, there are 95 Railway stations with ‘One Station o­ne Product’ stalls

Objective is to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision, provide a market for local/indigenous products

In Tamil Nadu, a total of 593 Artisans, Weavers, Craftsmen and members of marginalized sections are the beneficiaries under OSOP Scheme since inception

Southern Railway launched ‘One Station o­ne Product’ (OSOP) scheme across various stations in its jurisdiction with the objectives to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ vision of the Government of India, provide a market for local/indigenous products and create additional income opportunities for the marginalised sections of society.

Under this scheme, OSOP outlets at railway stations are allotted for showcasing, selling and giving high visibility to indigenous /local products. The pilot scheme was started o­n 25.03.2022. As o­n 15.05.2023,  there are 95 OSOP stalls in various Railway stations in the State of Tamil Nadu and 2 OSOP Stalls in the Union Territory ofPuducherry (Annexure-A). These OSOP outlets are designed through National Institute for uniformity.

Product Features:

The products showcased in ‘One Station o­ne Product’ outlets are specific to that place and include artefacts made by indigenous tribes, handlooms by local weavers, handicrafts like world famous Kanchipuram silk sarees, tanjoredolls,Kovilpatti peanut burfis, spices tea, coffee and other processed/semi processed food items/products indigenously grown in the area. Product categories, under this scheme, broadly include the following:

1. Handicrafts/ Artefacts
2. Textiles and Handlooms
3. Traditional Garments
4. Local agricultural produce (including Millets)/ Processed/semi processed foods.

Beneficiaries:

In the state of Tamil Nadu, the OSOP scheme has provided business opportunities for 593 beneficiaries since inception.

The beneficiary desirous of running OSOP outlets should be a holder of Artisan/Weaver ID card issued by Development Commissioner Handicrafts, Development Commissioner Handloom, or by the requisite State/Central Government Authority or Individual artisans/weavers/craftsmen enrolled/registered with TRIFED/ NHDC/KVIC etc. or Self Help Groups registered with PMEGP or any eligible member of marginalized/ weaker sections of society.

Keeping in mind the objective of this scheme, a transparent mechanism is being followed for allotment of outlets. An Expression of Interest is invited from interested artisan, weavers and other eligible persons. Selection is made based o­n draw of lots by a committee formed at station level for this purpose. The eligible party (beneficiary) shall set up a stall at Railway station to sell local/indigenous products for 15 days, o­n payment of a nominal token fee remitted along with the application.

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 P.S.: Annexure-A

                                                                                                                        Annexure-A

List of railway stations with o­ne Station o­ne Product (OSOP) Stalls in the state of Tamil Nadu & Union Territory of Puducherry