Bengaluru-Kannur Express' extension to Kozhikode: Service yet to begin, here's whyThe Indian Railway Board ordered the extension of the Bengaluru-Kannur Express (16511/12) to Kozhikode on January 30th, with a directive to start the service without delay. However, the implementation has been stalled due to resistance from the BJP in Karnataka, specifically from MP Nalin Kumar Katil, who filed a petition against...
more... the extension. The extended schedule would see the train depart Bengaluru at 9:35 PM, arriving in Kannur at 10:55 AM and Kozhikode at 12:40 PM the next day. The return journey would begin at 3:30 PM from Kozhikode, arriving in Kannur at 5 PM and Bengaluru at 6:35 AM the next day. Despite the Railway Board's assurance and the Kozhikode station's readiness, the service remains delayed, likely due to political pressure ahead of the general elections.
January 30 ko Railway Board ne Bengaluru-Kannur Express (16511/12) ko Kozhikode tak extend karne ka order diya tha, aur bina delay ke service start karne ka bhi bola tha. Lekin Karnataka me BJP ka resistance hai, especially MP Nalin Kumar Katil ne extension ke against petition daali hai, is wajah se...
more... service start nahin ho payi. New schedule me train 9:35 PM pe Bengaluru se chalegi, 10:55 AM pe Kannur aur next day 12:40 PM pe Kozhikode pahunchegi. Return journey 3:30 PM pe Kozhikode se start hogi, 5 PM pe Kannur aur next day 6:35 AM pe Bengaluru pahunchegi. Railway Board aur Kozhikode station ke ready hone ke baad bhi service start nahin hui, shayad general elections ke pehle political pressure ki wajah se.