(a) whether the Railways have any proposal to construct a railway station near Nedumbacherry International Airport in Kochin, Kerala;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be constructed?
(a) whether the Railways have any proposal to construct a railway station near Nedumbacherry International Airport in Kochin, Kerala;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which it is likely to be constructed?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI MANOJ SINHA)
(a) Yes, Madam.
(b) & (c): A new train halt at Nedumbassery near Cochin Internation Airport between Angamali and Chovvara station in Ernakulam Jn -Trichur section has been sanctioned.
Work on the halt station can be taken up only upon closure of level crossing no. 64 at proposed location for which district administration has been advised. Hence, no time frame can be given at present.