The Alappuzha-Kannur Executive Express train is consistently running 1-2 hours late, causing major inconvenience for passengers, especially those who rely on it for work, studies, and business. The delayed arrival of this train disrupts connections with buses and auto-rickshaws, leading to delays in reaching their destinations. The issue is compounded by...
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the introduction of the Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod Vande Bharat Express, which often necessitates holding the Executive Express at various stations to allow the Vande Bharat to pass. This further delays the arrival of the Executive Express, impacting passengers who rely on it for connecting journeys. The article also highlights the irregularity of buses from KSRTC and Swift services, further adding to the plight of passengers. The author urges the railway authorities to reschedule the Executive Express, increase connection buses, or extend the train's route to Kasaragod or Mangalore to provide better connectivity and ease the suffering of passengers.

The Konkan Rail Corporation, responsible for the railway line along the Konkan coast, is allegedly charging passengers an inflated fare. Despite the actual distance of 741 km from Mangalore Thokur to Roha, passengers are charged for a distance of 1034 km, resulting in an extra Rs. 120 for sleeper class and...
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Rs. 300 for AC tickets. This extra charge is levied despite the corporation being in profit for the past four years. The corporation was formed with shares held by the Railways and various states, and funds were raised through tax-exempt bonds. The government has authorized the corporation to charge additional fares to recover the cost of the Konkan project, which is still ongoing. The Netravati Express (16346) from Mangalore Junction to Roha, for example, charges for a distance of 1050 km, whereas the actual distance is 741 km. This results in higher fares for passengers, with the sleeper class ticket costing Rs. 495 for a journey of 1050 km, while the actual fare for 741 km is Rs. 400. The corporation primarily generates revenue from passenger carriages and ro-ro freight services.