(a) whether there is any proposal to introduce Sabarimala Pilgrimage weekly special between Mumbai and Ernakulam through Konkan Railway;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
(a) whether there is any proposal to introduce Sabarimala Pilgrimage weekly special between Mumbai and Ernakulam through Konkan Railway;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI R. VELU)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b) & (c): 165/166 Dadar Terminus to Ernakulam via Konkan Railway winter specials have been planned to run on 20.12.05, 24.12.05, 27.12.05 and 31.12.05. Train No. 165 will depart from Dadar (T) at 12.45 hrs. and reach Ernakulam next day at 16.45 hrs. whereas Train No. 166 will depart from Ernakulam at 23.45 hrs. and reach Dadar (T) at 03.45 hrs. on the third day.