– Train No. 06041 (Mangaluru Junction → Thiruvananthapuram North): Departs at 7:30 PM on August 14 and 16,arrives at 8:00 AM the next day.
– Train No. 06042 (Thiruvananthapuram North → Mangaluru Junction): Departs at 5:15 PM on August 15 and 17, arrives at 6:30 AM the next day.
– One AC tier-2 coach
– Two AC tier-3 coaches
– Seventeen sleeper class coaches
– Two second-class luggage/break van coaches
The introduction of special trains by Southern Railway addresses increased travel demand during the Independence Day holidays. The scheduling of bi-weekly services optimizes availability for passengers traveling between Kerala and Karnataka, reflecting an effort to mitigate strain on regular train services. The diverse coach configuration provides options for various traveler preferences, helping cater to all socioeconomic classes.
On a broader scale, this instance highlights how infrastructural responsiveness like special holiday train operations can enhance public transportation efficiency during peak seasons in India.Such measures underscore the importance of adaptive rail transport strategies crucial for maintaining connectivity while accommodating surges in passenger movement.
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