Just been wondering if the loco reversal at ERS can be dispensed with to save precious travel time. The following options can be explored:*
Option 1:
Kerala Express can be routed via Kottayam Four days a week and Triweekly via Alleppey. Thus it can halt at ERN when it runs via Kottayam and halt at ERS when it runs...
more... via Alleppey.
Option 2:
SR should explore possibility of laying a 1 km connector line from ERS to Kottayam line so that trains need not have a rake reversal at ERS. Construction of additional platforms at ERS to accommodate the rush be explored.
Ur comments awaited