THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Railways is likely to resume services of passenger trains along with half-a-dozen trains, including Parasuram express in January.
Nagercoil-Mangaluru Parasuram express, Nagercoil-Mangaluru Eranadu express, Palakkad-Thiruchendur express, Thirunelveli-Palakkad Palaruvi express, Kannur-Alappuzha express and Guruvayur-Punalur express are some of the trains considered for operation.
The railway zone has been recommending restoration in a gradual manner, considering passenger demand. It restarted the operation of five more inter-city trains, including Vanchinad Express, from the third week of December.
Train no. 06343 Thiruvananthapuram Central - Madurai Jn. Special Train and train no. 06344 Madurai Jn. - Thiruvananthapuram Central Special train will restart operations from December 23 and 24 respectively. However, passengers’ organisations have been demanding the operation of passenger trains and Memu trains .