Kerala's rail network is facing significant challenges, including overcrowding, unclean facilities, and a reduction in sleeper coaches to accommodate more AC coaches. Passengers are experiencing discomfort due to cramped conditions and a lack of adequate services. The situation is exacerbated by the increasing tourist traffic and the limited number of trains...
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connecting Kerala to other major cities, particularly Mumbai. Despite the state's high passenger revenue, the railway prioritizes revenue generation by increasing premium trains and AC coaches, leaving basic services lacking. Passengers, including students and those from lower income backgrounds, are disproportionately impacted by the fare increase. The lack of sufficient trains to cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad also poses a significant challenge. Kerala's rail network requires additional services for both long- and short-distance travel. This includes more trains to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, as well as increased services for middle-distance journeys. The current reliance on express trains for short-distance travel further contributes to overcrowding. While the railway claims to operate 571 train services in the state, passengers are calling for more frequent and efficient services to address the pressing issues facing Kerala's rail network.