KOCHI: Train passengers had a harrowing experience on Wednesday with most of the trains running on the Ernakulam-Thrissur route getting delayed by over two hours after a goods train got stranded at the mainline near Angamaly Yard following power failure.
A total of seven trains including the Island Express (T No 16526) and the Ernakulam-Guruvayur Passenger ( T No 56370) got delayed by up to three hours and its repercussions resulted in delaying the service of other trains plying on the route.
According to the official, it was around 6.50 am when the goods train which was going to Thrissur from Kottayam got stranded near Angamaly yard. The high-tension power cut off affected both lines.
“I boarded the train from Kozhikode to Ernakulam around 6 in the morning. But I could reach Ernakulam railway station only by noon as the train was halted near Angamaly for an hour. It was really a harrowing experience as I had to cancel all my plans,” said a passenger when he reached Ernakulam North Railway station.
Adding to the woes, a minor crack was discovered in the upline track near Chowara around 7.30 in the morning. A local resident detected the crack and informed the authorities, which also added to the delay. While the officials took nearly two hours to resolve the issue, it took nearly three hours for the electrical staff to restore the section.
Changes in pattern of train services
Kottayam: Due to line block to facilitate rail renewal and welding work at Edappally yard, changes will be made in the pattern of train services on December 21, 22, 23, and 24 as mentioned below.
The following trains will be fully cancelled on Friday:
Cancellation of train services
The following trains will have a late start:
Diversion of train services
The following trains will be regulated as explained below:
Cancellation/diversion
Diversion of train service