Nilambur – Kottayam Express has just two stops in 66 kilometres: Why?The Nilambur-Kottayam Express, a crucial train for passengers along the Shoranur-Nilambur route, has reduced its stops since the pandemic, causing inconvenience. Notably, the train does not stop at Vallapuzha, Vadanamkurissy and Kulukkalloor stations in the Pattambi region, despite being used by many residents, including students and long-distance travellers. The Railway justifies...
more... this by stating that allowing more stops would disrupt existing timetables. Vallapuzha residents, in particular, are demanding a stop for the Nilambur-Kottayam Express as it is a key station with limited train services, and passengers have to wait for long periods for other trains.
Shoranur-Nilambur route pe Nilambur-Kottayam Express bahut important train hai, lekin pandemic ke baad se uske stops kam ho gaye hain, jisse logon ko pareshani ho rahi hai. Khass taur pe, ye train Pattambi region ke Vallapuzha, Vadanamkurissy aur Kulukkalloor stations pe nahi rukti hai, jaha pe bahut saare log, students aur...
more... long-distance travellers bhi is train ka use karte hain. Railway ka kehna hai ki zyada stops se existing timetables disturb honge. Vallapuzha ke residents khaas taur pe demand kar rahe hain ki Nilambur-Kottayam Express unke station pe rukna chahiye, kyunki yaha pe train services kam hain, aur passengers ko dusre trains ke liye bahut time wait karna padta hai.