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News Entry# 555594
Jun 11 (01:02) Elephant Crossings Hamper Train Service Expansion in Palakkad Railway Division
Entry# 6091253   
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Jun 11 2024 (01:02)
Station Tag: Palakkad Junction (Palghat)/PGT added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 11 2024 (01:02)
Station Tag: Madukarai/MDKI added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 11 2024 (01:02)
Station Tag: Kanjikode/KJKD added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 11 2024 (01:02)
Station Tag: Kottekad/KTKU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Speed restriction due to elephant presence causes bunching up of trains in Palakkad division

The Palakkad Railway Division is facing a challenge in introducing additional trains due to speed restrictions imposed on the 33-km ghat section between Palakkad and Madukkarai. This restriction, enforced to protect elephants crossing the tracks, limits train speeds to 65 kmph during the day and 45 kmph at night. This has...
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resulted in train bunching, reducing capacity and preventing the introduction of new trains. The division aims to increase train speed to 130 kmph on the Shoranur-Mangaluru route but the Palakkad-Madukkarai section remains a hurdle. Solutions proposed include diverting trains via the Palakkad-Pollachi route or constructing an elevated corridor through the elephant-inhabited forest. However, these options require significant investments.

Palakkad Railway Division ko ek badi challenge a rahi hai new trains introduce karne mein, kyunki 33-km ghat section, Palakkad aur Madukkarai ke beech, pe speed restriction lagayi gayi hai. Yeh restriction, jungle mein elephants ko track cross karne se bachane ke liye, din mein 65 kmph aur raat mein 45...
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kmph ki speed limit lagati hai. Isse trains bunching ho rahi hai, capacity kam ho rahi hai, aur new trains add nahi ho pa rahi hai. Division ka target Shoranur-Mangaluru route pe train speed 130 kmph tak badhana hai, lekin Palakkad-Madukkarai section ek hurdle ban gaya hai. Is problem ke liye solutions diye jaa rahe hain, jaise Palakkad-Pollachi route se trains divert karna ya elephants waale forest area mein ek elevated corridor build karna. Leikn yeh dono options bahut paise lagne wale hain.
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