With the completion of the 3rd pit-line which is of 1Km length & which can handle 24-coach rake, 8 new trains could be introduced from Ernakulam to Popular destinations like Hyderabad (Via SBC), Mumbai, Howrah,Pudhucherry, Velankanni (Via QLN, SCT) on a weekly basis & to Rameswaram (Via PGTN,POY), Velankanni (Via ED) can be made daily. There were suggestion from PGT divn to construct pitline at Kannur. But, it was turned down. Also, Palakkad Town Rly Stn have enough land to construct pitlines which could be explored. TVC/PGT have to depend on pitlines at NCJ & MAQ for starting new services which is resulting in local protests. Ernakulam Marshalling Yard has got 110 acres of Rly land which is enough for construction of 15 Platforms, 6 pitlines & 10 Stabling Lines.
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