Thiruvananthapuram & Velankanni Special Train by Southern Railway to Handle Passenger Rush
Southern Railway has announced special trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Velankanni to help passengers during the busy travel period. Photo Credit: PTI Thiruvananthapuram & Velankanni Special Train According to the announcement, Train No. 06031, the Thiruvananthapuram North-Velankanni Express Special, will run ...
Kerala Power Supply Update: No More Scheduled Cuts After Rain Brings Relief
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is unlikely to witness further scheduled power cuts in the coming days, as improved weather conditions and rising water levels have stabilised the state's electricity supply. State Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty confirmed that the situation has eased significantly after ...
Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Special Train: Southern Railways' Additional Service to Handle Passenger Surge
Southern Railway has announced an additional special train service between Mangaluru Junction and Thiruvananthapuram North to handle passenger surge during the festive season and provide comfortable journeys for people planning to visit their hometowns or travel for celebrations. Photo Credit: ...
Kerala Special Trains: Check out the List of Special Services to Handle Passenger Rush During Vishu Festival
Southern Railway has announced special trains to Kerala to help passengers travel easily during the Vishu festival and to manage the extra rush during the holiday period. Photo Credit: PTI Chennai to Kollam Special Train One special train, numbered 06119, ...
Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram Special Trains: Extension of these Weekly Services to Meet Passenger Demands
The railway authorities have decided to extend the services of weekly special trains running between Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram, which operate via important stations such as Salem, Erode, Tirupur, and Podanur. The extension has been announced to meet passenger demand, and the ...
Thiruvananthapuram Declares Holiday on November 22, 2025, for Uroos Festival at Beemapally Dargah
The city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala will observe a holiday on November 22, 2025, because of the annual Uroos festival at Beemapally Dargah Shareef. The decision, announced by the District Collector, means that all state government offices and schools within the ...
Thiruvananthapuram Metro Project Faces Hurdles Due to Low Population Count of 16.79 Lakh
The main challenge in starting the Thiruvananthapuram Metro is the city's low population. As per the central government's metro policy, a city must have at least 20 lakh people to qualify for a metro project. But according to the 2011 Census, ...
Kerala Government Approves 31 km Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail Project to Transform City Transport
The Kerala government has approved the alignment for the first phase of the Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail Project, marking a major step in improving the state capital's transport system. The project will be carried out by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) and ...
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to Host Historic Maha Kumbhabhishekam After 270 Years
After 270 years, the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala is getting ready for a very important religious event. The temple will hold the grand ‘Maha Kumbhabhishekam' ceremony on June 8, following a recent renovation. This event is special because it ...
Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru to Get India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
India is getting ready to launch its first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, and Kerala will be the first state to welcome this new service. This new development is part of the Indian Railways' plan to improve long-distance travel and boost inter-zone ...
Thiruvananthapuram's Pre-Paid Autorickshaw Service Returns With New Changes
From November 1, the pre-paid autorickshaw counters in Thiruvananthapuram will be operational again. These counters have been inactive for several years. Initially set up to provide safe and fair-priced rides, they stopped functioning due to the pandemic. Even after restrictions eased, ...
ACI Recognises Thiruvananthapuram Airport With Level-2 Customer Experience Award
The city airport in Thiruvananthapuram, managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), has earned the Airport Council International's level-2 certification for enhancing customer experience. Over the past year, the airport has introduced several initiatives to improve passenger satisfaction and streamline travel ...