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- The Railway Board is reviewing a proposal to extend the route of the Dhanbad Express from its current starting point in Alappuzha to Thiruvananthapuram North.
- Regular commuters fear the extension will exacerbate existing delays, as the train has arrived late in Alappuzha on 81 out of the last 180 days.
- Local passenger groups argue that the change could disrupt daily travel for students and workers commuting to cities like Ernakulam and Thrissur.
- The proposal also threatens local employment at the Alappuzha coaching depot, where approximately forty staff members currently handle train maintenance.
What to watch next
- Final decision by the Railway Board regarding the route extension
- Impact on schedules and potential overlap with the Netravati Express
- Response to requests for extending the Tata Express to Alappuzha instead
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Named India · Alappuzha · Ernakulam · Netravati Express · Palakkad · Tata Express · Thiruvananthapuram · Thrissur · Dhanbad Express · Railway Board
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