CHENNAI: With travel disruptions affecting many routes, there is a strong demand for new trains from many districts. However, the Railways' stand is that in the current situation, Kerala cannot be allowed any new trains. Railway officials say that more trains are currently running through Kerala than can be run. Officials say that the utilisation of the tracks has reached 120 percent in the state.

The third line needs to become a reality in Kerala. At least one yard should be built in Kannur or Kasaragod. The Railways points out that there is no point in saying that a new train is needed without any of these being implemented. Things are dragging in Kerala when trains reach maximum speed in other states. Authorities argue that maintenance cannot be carried out properly due to the lack of

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