Talk about a monkey wrench in the system! Jumping monkeys snapped an overhead railway power line near Payyoli, halting five major trains—including the Vandebharat Express—for nearly two hours. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/monkeys-snap-power-lines-in-kerala-vandebharat-and-4-other-trains-delayed-for-two-hours-yb7tm6dw?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaRailways #VandebharatExpress #IndianRailways #TrainDelays
Another instance of Malabar being left on the platform. Despite official orders, the promised MEMU for Palakkad Division is missing in action, and the Kannur–Mangaluru route remains ignored. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/new-memu-for-malabar-fails-to-arrive-despite-approval-from-railways-cbq0yolh?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MalabarRailways #KeralaRailways #MEMUTrain #PalakkadDivision
Kerala’s Railways hit the fast track! The 2025-26 revenue figures are in, and it’s a record-breaking year for the state. Thiruvananthapuram Central has officially crossed the elite ₹300-crore mark, while Kannur makes a massive leap to the 6th spot, overtaking Palakkad. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-railway-stations-see-revenue-surge-thiruvananthapuram-enters-300-crore-club-o3ncz7z1?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaRailways #Thiruvananthapuram #RailwayRevenue #IndianRailways
Heading to Thrissur Pooram? For the first time ever, Southern Railway is running special trains from South Kerala! Catch the Kollam-Thrissur MEMU via Kottayam this Sunday. No more worrying about the massive Pooram rush! https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/thrissur-pooram-2026-southern-railways-historic-move-to-run-oq6gsx4k?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SpecialTrains #KeralaRailways #ThrissurPooram2026 #SouthernRailway
A new track for Kerala? The Railway Board has asked K-Rail to explore a Broad-Gauge semi-high-speed corridor similar to Gujarat’s upcoming Sarkhej-Dholera line. With SilverLine in limbo, could this 160-220 km/h Broad-Gauge model be the solution for the state's transport woes? https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/railway-board-asks-krail-to-explore-gujarat-style-broad-gauge-semi-high-speed-corridor-for-kerala-medn9kni?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaRailways #SilverLine #SemiHighSpeedRail #KRail #IndianRailways
Big news for Kerala commuters! Southern Railway is making 5 special train services permanent! From the weekly Antyodaya Express to the newly extended Mangaluru-Palakkad Daily, travel across the state just got more reliable and affordable. Check out the new schedules starting March 16, 2026! https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/new-rail-boost-for-kerala-southern-railway-regularises-4-special-trains-extends-1-express-service-ux85fw4h?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaRailways #SouthernRailway #IndianRailways #KeralaNews
Travel Alert: Major train diversions via Alappuzha and MEMU cancellations announced for March 14 and 15 due to railway bridge work near Chengannur. Check revised schedules and stops. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-rail-alert-eight-kottayam-trains-diverted-via-alappuzha-memu-cancelled-klev4zpk?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaRailways #TrainAlert #Kottayam #Alappuzha #IndianRailways
Kerala receives a major rail infrastructure boost with Rs 450.59 crore sanctioned for doubling the busy Turavur–Mararikulam section, part of Indian Railways’ Rs 871 crore nationwide capacity expansion plan. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/indian-railways-clears-rs-871-crore-projects-kerala-corridor-doubling-gets-major-push-ksmad503?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaRailways #IndianRailways #RailInfrastructure #SouthernRailway
Seven Kerala railway stations revamped under the Amrit Bharat Scheme are now ready for passengers, offering improved infrastructure and modern facilities. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/amrit-bharat-scheme-seven-kerala-railway-stations-upgraded-open-to-passengers-isjsrn2i?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AmritBharatScheme #KeralaRailways #IndianRailways