Rains: Mangalore, Mumbai train cancelled

Mangalore, September 4: The rail traffic has continued to be disrupted in Ratnagiri Nivasar section of Konkan Railway, as the rain continues to lash the region, thus covering the railway tracks with mud, slush and water.

Few trains have been diverted while few have been cancelled.

Trans-shipment of passengers is being done between Ratnagiri and Adavli Stations. The passengers of Train No 12618, Nizamuddin – Ernakulam South Mangala Express which left Nizamuddin on Friday was trans-shipped with those of Train No 12617, Ernakulam South – Nizamuddin Mangala Express, which left Ernakulam South on Friday.

Cancellations

Train No 12133, Mumbai CST – Mangalore Junction Express, scheduled to leave Mumbai CST on Saturday and Train No 12134, Mangalore Junction - Mumbai CST Express, scheduled to leave Mangalore Junction on Saturday have been cancelled.

Diversions

Train No 12998, Hapa – Tirunelveli Express, which left Hapa on Friday and scheduled to run in the diverted route of Panvel, Pune, Wadi, Bengaluru, Jolarpet-B cabin, and Shoranur, is now re-diverted via Panvel, Pune, Miraj, Londa and Madgaon; Train No 16337, Hapa – Ernakulam South Express which left Hapa on Saturday, is being diverted via Panvel, Pune, Miraj, Londa and Madgaon; Train No.12223, Lokmanya Tilak – Ernakulam Duronto Express, scheduled to leave Lokmanya Tilak on Saturday and run through the diverted route of Panvel, Pune, Wadi, Bengaluru, Jolarpet and Shoranur, is being re-diverted via Panvel, Pune, Miraj, Londa and Madgaon;Train No 12217, Kochuveli – Chandigarh Kerala Sampark Kranti Express, which left Kochuveli on Saturday, is being diverted via Madgaon, Londa, Miraj, Pune and Panvel; Train No 16346, Thiruvananthapuram – Lokmanya Tilak Netravathi Express, which left Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, is being diverted via Madgaon, Londa, Miraj, Pune and Panvel and Train No 16312, Kochuveli – Bikaneer Express, scheduled to leave Kochuveli on 03-09-2011, is being diverted via Madgaon, Londa, Miraj, Pune and Panvel.

Both diverted and transshipped services are likely to run inordinately delayed. Moreover, in case the rain subsides, the restoration work can even be completed much earlier than the scheduled one.

Emergency telephone number

The Konkan railways has requested the passengers to kindly contact Emergency Telephone Number 10722 for correct and factual information and position / status of trains, according to a press release.

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Demand for Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight gains momentum

News Network

September 13,2024

NRI professionals hailing from the coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, now based in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Australia, have been urging the Indian government and airlines to introduce a direct flight between Mangalore International Airport (MIA) and Singapore’s Changi Airport.

These professionals argue that Singapore’s strategic location as a hub connecting India with East Asia makes this flight essential. They highlight that this route would serve over 12 million people from the coastal and hill regions of southern India, fostering stronger ties with East Asian economies.

The group, consisting of individuals from Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Hassan, is spearheaded by Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd, Singapore, and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community. Acharya emphasized the significance of the Indian government’s Act East policy, which aims to strengthen relationships between India and ASEAN, East Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region.

“This flight will open new doors for cultural, trade, tourism, and technological exchanges between these regions,” Acharya said.

The Mangalore Chapter of IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE) has also proposed positioning the region as the 'Silicon Beach of India.' A direct flight would provide greater opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors from both Singapore and Mangaluru, boosting business exchanges.

Moreover, Singapore’s Changi Airport could see increased tourism from the Karnataka coast, while Coastal Karnataka would benefit from a surge in visitors from ASEAN countries, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, and the US West Coast.

While a similar attempt in 2017 did not succeed, Acharya and his team are hopeful that this time their appeal will be taken seriously, tapping into the immense growth potential of the eastern half of the globe.

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