Despite the construction of additional platforms at Mangaluru Central railway station, the Southern Railway authorities have rejected the proposal to extend four trains from Mangaluru Junction to Mangaluru Central. This decision was based on a lack of available platforms and tracks. The Southern Railway manager, R N Singh, highlighted that extending...
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the Gomateshwara Express and Yeshwantpur-Mangaluru Junction Express would create congestion, leading to issues with arrivals, departures, and crossings. Regarding the Vijayapura Express and CST Superfast trains, the short halting time at Mangaluru Junction makes extension impractical. However, several commenters criticized the MP for pushing this demand, arguing that Mangaluru Junction is less congested and better suited for passenger access. They also expressed their disappointment with the MP's performance in his 5-year term.