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KOTTAYAM, NOV 15
A spacious three-storeyed pilgrim centre with a capacity to safely accommodate 900 pilgrim passengers has been opened at Kottayam Railway station under Thiruvananthapuram Division of Southern Railway on Monday.
New three-storeyed Pilgrim Centre at Kottayam Railways Station inaugurated today by Shri V Muraleedharan Hon'ble Union Minister of State in the presence of elected representatives. The centre can safely accomodate 900 pilgrims. @RailMinIndia @PIBTvpm pic.twitter.com/P9wE06WjcG
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V Muraleedharan Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs inaugurated the Pilgrim Centre in the presence of MP(LS) Thomas Chazhikkadan; MP(RS) Jose K Mani; MLA(Kottayam) Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan; Nirmala Jimmy, District Panchayat President, Kottayam; Bincy Sebastian, Municipal Chairperson, Kottayam; Cincy Parel, Municipal Councillor; Ettumanur Radhakrishnan, Member, Passenger Services Committee other dignitaries and rail users.
- V Muraleedharan Union Minister of State for External Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs inaugurates the Pilgrim Centre
- R Mukund, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Thiruvananthapuram Division says many steps have been taken by railways for a safe and pleasant Mandala-Makaravilakku Sabarimala pilgrimage season this year
At the inaugural function, R Mukund, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Thiruvananthapuram Division described the steps taken by railways for a safe and pleasant Mandala-Makaravilakku Sabarimala pilgrimage season this year. KSRTC bus services will be operated from Kottayam railway station premises, for the convenience of pilgrim passengers. RPF will ensure the safety and security of passengers. The Pilgrim Centre is expected to eliminate any chances of crowding on platforms. He also mentioned the new multi-level parking facility for two-wheelers, the unique Kerala traditional facade with thematic lighting and various passenger-oriented developmental works at Kottayam in his welcome address. Jerin Anand, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, Thiruvananthapuram extended the vote of thanks.