4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (224+ words) The Southern Railway will operate two special trains from Chennai to Podanur and Tenkasi to manage the expected increase in passenger demand during the Vinayaka Chaturthi festival. The first special train will operate between Chennai Central and Podanur. It will…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (252+ words) NativePlanet Private bus operators in Kerala have threatened to launch an indefinite strike, saying that the recommendations of a government-appointed expert committee have failed to address their major concerns The operators are unhappy with the financial impact of the Kerala…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (240+ words) The upcoming Kochi Metro Pink Line is set to combine modern public transport with Kerala's rich cultural heritage. The 11.2-km Phase II corridor will connect Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium with Kakkanad and Infopark through 11 stations. Each station is planned around a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (201+ words) Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is expected to require 17 additional train rakes as the metro network expands towards Kakkanad and Cochin International Airport. The additional trains will be important to manage the expected rise in passenger numbers once the upcoming…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (291+ words) NativePlanet Indian Railways has announced special trains for Krishna Janmashtami 2026 to manage the expected increase in passenger traffic during the festival The special services will operate between Delhi, Mathura, Varanasi and Ringas Junction from September 3 to September 6 These trains will…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (167+ words) NativePlanet Kerala’s coast faces a high-wave alert this evening through Monday night The window is 5:30 pm, August 30 to 11:30 pm, August 31 Waves of 0.6 to 1.2 metres may cause shoreline flooding Travellers should avoid beaches and heed fisher advisories during peak surges…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (213+ words) The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has demanded more train services connecting Mangaluru with different parts of North Karnataka. The organisation said the existing railway services are inadequate to meet the growing passenger needs and that better connectivity is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (220+ words) NativePlanet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced an expansion of the states free bus travel scheme for women, allowing women to travel without paying fares on more government-run bus services from October 2 Under the expanded Vettri Payanam…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (306+ words) Uthradam is one of the most important days of the Onam festival and is celebrated on the day before Thiruvonam. In 2026, Uthradam falls on August 25, considered an important day for families in Kerala as preparations for the main Onam celebration…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago   (245+ words) NativePlanet Indian Railways (IR) released fresh updates on August 24 for Onam special trains Southern Railway (SR) and Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) are managing huge festival rush Additional trips and revised schedules now target major inter-state corridors into Kerala Thousands…...