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KTYM/Kottayam (6 PFs)
Local Name: Nagambadom
कोट्टयम
കോട്ടയം

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Nov 30 2022 (15:53)
Kottayam Railway Station (KTYM) is located in the heart of Kottayam city, Kerala. With 6 platforms, it serves as a major junction connecting various destinations within Kerala and beyond. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, restrooms, and refreshment stalls, making it a convenient hub for travelers.

Tourism

Ettumanur Mahadeva Temple: An ancient Shiva temple known for its intricate carvings and annual festival.
Thiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple: A significant Shiva temple with a beautiful pond and a serene atmosphere.
Changanassery Mahadeva Temple: A renowned Shiva temple with a long history and cultural significance.
Vaikom Mahadeva Temple: A famous Shiva temple on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, known for its annual festival.
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: A beautiful sanctuary with a diverse range of bird species, offering scenic views and nature walks.

Food

Hotel Annapoorna: Famous for its traditional Kerala vegetarian cuisine.
Sree Krishna Restaurant: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including thalis and snacks.
Hotel Arya Bhavan: A popular vegetarian restaurant known for its delicious south Indian dishes.
Hotel Vasantha Bhavan: A well-known vegetarian restaurant serving both traditional and modern dishes.
The Green Leaf: A modern vegetarian restaurant with a focus on healthy and organic food.

Station Address

Railway Station Road, Nagambadom, Kottayam Tel: 0481 2563535
State: Kerala
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-3
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
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Sep 15 (09:17) Eranad Express Turns 15: A Look at Kerala's Train History
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Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
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Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Alappuzha (Alleppey)/ALLP added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Thrissur (Trichur)/TCR added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kottayam/KTYM added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443
ഏറനാടിന്‌ വയസ്സ്‌ 15; ആശംസകൾ നേർന്ന് റെയിൽവേ

The Eranad Express, a train running between Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, celebrated its 15th anniversary. Launched on September 13, 2009, the train (16605/16606) is relatively young compared to other daily trains. The article highlights the age of various trains operating in Kerala, including the Mangalore-Chennai Mail (12601/12602) at 157 years old, the...
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Malabar Express at 136 years old, the West Coast Express (Mangalore-Chennai) at 59 years old, and the Parashuram Express at 54 years old. The Venad Express, launched in 1972, is 52 years old, while the Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express (16347/16348) is 40 years old. Other trains mentioned include the Vanchinad Express (1985) at 39 years old, the Maveli Express at 23 years old, the Jan Shatabdi Express (introduced in 2003), the Garib Rath Express (introduced in 2006), MEMU (introduced in 2012), Antyodaya Express and Humsafar Express (introduced in 2016), and the Vande Bharat Express (introduced in 2023). A passenger, K.V. Ramakrishnan Payyannur, expresses his affection for the Eranad Express, especially its stop at Valapattanam, a unique feature not shared by any other express train.

Thiruvananthapuram aur Mangalore ke beech chalne wali Eranad Express ne apna 15th anniversary manaaya hai. 13 September 2009 ko launch ki gayi yeh train (16605/16606) doosri daily trains ke muqable mein kaafi young hai. Article mein Kerala mein chalne wali alag-alag trains ki umar par light daali gayi hai, jaise ki...
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Mangalore-Chennai Mail (12601/12602) jo ki 157 saal purani hai, Malabar Express 136 saal purani hai, West Coast Express (Mangalore-Chennai) 59 saal purani hai, aur Parashuram Express 54 saal purani hai. 1972 mein launch ki gayi Venad Express, 52 saal purani hai, jabki Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express (16347/16348) 40 saal purani hai. Dusri trains mein Vanchinad Express (1985) 39 saal purani hai, Maveli Express 23 saal purani hai, Jan Shatabdi Express (2003 mein launch ki gayi), Garib Rath Express (2006 mein launch ki gayi), MEMU (2012 mein launch ki gayi), Antyodaya Express aur Humsafar Express (2016 mein launch ki gayi), aur Vande Bharat Express (2023 mein launch ki gayi) shamil hain. Ek passenger, K.V. Ramakrishnan Payyannur, ne Eranad Express ke liye apna pyaar dikhaaya hai, khass karke Valapattanam pe uske stop ke liye, jo ki koi bhi doosri express train mein nahi hai.
Sep 12 (14:40) Indian Railway Stations Hit 10 Billion Rupee Revenue Milestone
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Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Alappuzha (Alleppey)/ALLP added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Kottayam/KTYM added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Thrissur (Trichur)/TCR added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Palakkad Junction (Palghat)/PGT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Mangaluru Central (Mangalore)/MAQ added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443
രാജ്യത്തെ 7 റെയില്‍വേ സ്റ്റേഷനുകളുടെ വരുമാനം 1000കോടിയിലേറെ; കേരളത്തില്‍ മുന്നില്‍ തിരുവനന്തപുരം

Seven railway stations in India have achieved a revenue of over 10 billion rupees, with New Delhi station topping the list with 33.37 billion rupees. The Howrah station follows with 16.92 billion rupees and Chennai Central at 12.99 billion rupees. Chennai is also included in the list from the...
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Southern Railway. This information is based on the passenger revenue figures for 2023-2024 released by Indian Railways. The top eight stations in Kerala are also seeing an increase in revenue, with Thiruvananthapuram leading with 281.12 crore rupees. Thane (Mumbai) boasts the highest number of passengers with 93.06 crore, followed by Mumbai Kalyan at 83.79 crore and New Delhi at 39.36 crore. Thiruvananthapuram recorded 1.31 crore passengers. India has 28 stations in the highest group, Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1), considering both passenger numbers and revenue. Central Railway, including Mumbai, has the most stations in this group with eight, followed by Southern Railway with three (Chennai, Egmore, and Tambaram). There are no Kerala stations in this group. Six stations that were in NSG-2 in 2017-2018 have now moved up to NSG-1.

India mein 7 railway station 1000 crore club mein aa gaye hain, New Delhi station sabse aage hai, jiska saal bhar ka revenue 3337 crore rupees hai. Howrah station 1692 crore rupees ke saath dusra hai aur Chennai Central 1299 crore rupees ke saath. Chennai bhi Southern Railway ki...
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list mein hai. Yeh information Indian Railways ke dwara jaari ki gayi 2023-2024 ke station yatra-aay ka data pe aadharit hai. Kerala ke top 8 station bhi apna aay badha rahe hain, Thiruvananthapuram sabse aage hai, 281.12 crore rupees ke saath. Thane (Mumbai) mein sabse zyada passenger hai, 93.06 crore, uske baad Mumbai Kalyan 83.79 crore aur New Delhi 39.36 crore. Thiruvananthapuram mein 1.31 crore passenger hai. India mein 28 station sabse upar ke group, Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1) mein hain, passenger number aur revenue dono ko dekhte hue. Central Railway, jisme Mumbai bhi shamil hai, is group mein sabse zyada station hai, aath, uske baad Southern Railway mein teen hain (Chennai, Egmore, aur Tambaram). Is group mein Kerala ka koi station nahi hai. 2017-2018 mein NSG-2 mein jo chhe station the woh ab NSG-1 mein aa gaye hain.
Aug 08 (19:12) Kottayam Railway Station Development Not Under Consideration: Indian Government
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Aug 08 2024 (19:12)
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Centre rules out immediate terminal status to Kottayam railway station

The Indian government has announced that there are no current plans to convert Kottayam Railway Station in Kerala into a terminal station. The Minister of Railways explained that Kottayam is a crossing station with five platforms, and converting it into a terminal station would be challenging due to train traffic from...
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both directions. However, a new coaching terminal is being built in Nemom, Kerala, at a cost of 116.57 crore rupees. The MP from Kottayam requested the extension of services terminating at Ernakulam to Kottayam and the addition of stops for long-distance trains passing through Kottayam. The Minister responded that all railway infrastructure projects are assessed based on several factors, including profitability, connectivity, and available funds.

India government ne announce kiya hai ki Kerala mein Kottayam Railway Station ko terminal station banane ka koi plan abhi nahin hai. Railway Minister ne explain kiya ki Kottayam ek crossing station hai jisme 5 platforms hain, aur dono directions se train aane jaane ki wajah se terminal station banana mushkil...
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hoga. Lekin Nemom, Kerala mein ek new coaching terminal banaya ja raha hai, jiska cost 116.57 crore rupees hai. Kottayam ke MP ne request kiya ki Ernakulam se terminate hone wali services ko Kottayam tak extend kiya jaaye aur Kottayam se guzarne wali long-distance trains mein stops add kiye jaaye. Minister ne reply diya ki sabhi railway infrastructure projects ka assessment kai factors pe kiya jaata hai, jaise ki profitability, connectivity, aur available funds.
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Given the space limitations at KTYM,Terminal facilities are difficult. Terminating some trains shud be done like Karaikal express,Bsp express(if possible),Poorna etc.
For long distance trains to originate,There needs to be Pitlines,Which if possible shud be constructed on the old tunnel line (now abandoned) similar to Alappuzha.
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Jul 17 (06:55) Vande Bharat Service Delay on Ernakulam-Bengaluru Route: Platform Shortage Cited as Major Reason
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Jul 17 2024 (06:55)
Station Tag: Kottayam/KTYM added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
Clamour for Vande Bharat service on Ernakulam-Bengaluru route gets louder

The launch of Vande Bharat Express service on the Ernakulam-Bengaluru route has been delayed due to various reasons, including a shortage of platforms at railway stations in Bengaluru, according to railway officials. Commuters are demanding the operation of at least one Vande Bharat rake on the route. A potential solution could...
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be running the train between Kottayam and Baiyyapanahalli, considering the lack of platforms at Ernakulam Junction and KSR Bengaluru. While a full-fledged service launch might coincide with the Onam holiday season, the timings and stops are yet to be finalized pending the allocation of a new rake. Passengers' groups are advocating for a 16-coach Vande Bharat rake and a sleeper variant to cater to the growing demand. However, railway sources cite concerns over maintenance facilities and the impact on short-distance trains if a new daily Vande Bharat service is introduced.

Vande Bharat Express service Ernakulam-Bengaluru route pe start hone mein delay ho raha hai, reason hai Bengaluru ke railway stations pe platforms ki kami. Commuters demand kar rahe hai ki atleast ek Vande Bharat rake is route pe chale. Ek possibility hai ki train Kottayam aur Baiyyapanahalli ke beech chale, Ernakulam...
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Junction aur KSR Bengaluru pe platforms ki kami ko dekhte huye. Full-fledged service Onam holiday season mein launch ho sakti hai, lekin timings aur stops abhi final nahi hue hai, new rake allocate hone ka wait hai. Passengers' groups 16-coach Vande Bharat rake aur sleeper variant ki demand kar rahe hai. Railway sources maintenance facilities aur short-distance trains pe effect ki baat kar rahe hai agar new daily Vande Bharat service start hoti hai.
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No news abt it. Guess TT issue may be the reason coz Madurai peoples are opposing for route via TPJ so it is on hold but not sure abt the exact reason.
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TPJ badly needs a day train to SBC
Maybe they should make it 16 Car if MDU pax feel less quota gets allotted for them
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No less quota issue. We don't need it via TPJ and it is extra travel time for us and have to pay more. If needed they can give separate VB for both else operate this VB from TPJ itself, MDU doesn't need a VB like this with too early departure. Why we should pay extra for a circuitous route and if this VB gets inaugurated as such then it's a total waste for Madurai. Hope Railways will think and proceed. Let's see.
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Agree with the cost issue though

Travel time won't be more than 45-50 mins extra I think
TPJ-DG easily in 50 mins for a VB
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SBC-ERS Intercity will continue to run. Heard that LHB coaches have already been assigned for the same.
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Jan 11 (09:28) Trending News and Information from Times of India
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the article contains information about train routes and station tags for train number 2195277, including stations like Mannargudi, Bhagat ki Kothi, Bikaner Junction, Ratangarh Junction, Sikar Junction, Churu Junction, Ringas Junction, Harippad, Ambalappuzha, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram Central, Madurai Junction, Gandhidham Junction, Tirunelveli Junction, Jamnagar, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, and train tags like Bhagat Ki Kothi - Mannargudi SF Express, Anuvrat AC SF Express, Amritha Express, Tirunelveli - Gandhidham Humsafar Express, and Tirunelveli - Jamnagar Express. There are also mentions of stations Chandrapura Junction and Dhanbad Junction.

Yeh article Times of India website se trending news aur information ka collection hai. Isme popular Indian dishes, fennel water ke health benefits, rivers se inspire baby names, travel destinations, hair growth tips, wedding saree trends, AI se banay images, aur cultural beauty jaise topics hain. Iske alawa, article mein train...
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route aur station tags bhi hain train number 2195277 ke liye, jisme Mannargudi, Bhagat ki Kothi, Bikaner Junction, Ratangarh Junction, Sikar Junction, Churu Junction, Ringas Junction, Harippad, Ambalappuzha, Cherthala, Alappuzha, Thiruvananthapuram Central, Madurai Junction, Gandhidham Junction, Tirunelveli Junction, Jamnagar, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam jaise stations hain. Isme Bhagat Ki Kothi - Mannargudi SF Express, Anuvrat AC SF Express, Amritha Express, Tirunelveli - Gandhidham Humsafar Express, aur Tirunelveli - Jamnagar Express jaise train tags bhi hain. Chandrapura Junction aur Dhanbad Junction stations ka bhi mention hai.
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