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Commuters vote for revision of passenger train timings
In a survey conducted by the Edappally railway passengers association (ERPA), over 66% daily commu ters have de mand ed revi sion of pas senger trains (5636164) plying between Shoranur and Ernakulam.
Over 85% commuters have pointed out that they were unable to reach home, office or workplace on time due to the late running of these trains. In all, 1,924 commuters participated in the survey held over the past two weeks.
Association convener R D Manikandan told a news conference here on Tuesday that the results of the survey would be submitted to senior railway officers this week itself.
“Ever since the timing of the passenger trains was revised in 2013, the services are delayed regularly ,“ Manikandan said.
Till 2013, the ShoranurErnakulam passenger used to begin its journey from Shoranur at 4.40am and re ach Ernakulam at 7.10am.However, after the timing was revised, the train leaves Shoranur at 4.20am to reach its destination at 6.50am.
“When the train used to start its journey at 4.40am from Shoranur, it was highly beneficial for passengers en route. Many passengers fails to catch the train, as no buses run services that early ,“ said P Krishnakumar, general secretary , Thrissur railway passengers association, who was also present in the news conference.
They also demanded the railway authorities to allot stops for more trains in Edappally railway station.
(Times of India dt 18-2-2015)
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