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Passengers Facing Daily Hardship: Persistent Delay of Train 16511 Needs Urgent Fix @SWRRLY @DrmMys @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @GMSRailway @DRMPalghat @CaptBrijesh

Despite approval after MP @CaptBrijesh sir's request, no action yet at Kabaka Puttur station. Today (28 Mar 2026), even 30 mins rain caused inconvenience to passengers of Train 17378 couldn’t wait properly at coach positions. Urgent need for platform shelter extension. @SWRRLY

Good Friday Special Train Bypassing Mangaluru – Repeated Neglect of Coastal Karnataka It is extremely disappointing to see that South Western Railway has once again chosen to bypass Mangaluru while operating a special train. As per the official notification, Train No. 06271/06272 Yesvantpur–Madgaon–Bengaluru Cantt Express Special (Good Friday Special) is being routed via the Padil Bypass, completely skipping Mangaluru Junction and Mangaluru Central, which are the primary railway stations serving the largest city of Coastal Karnataka. This is not an isolated incident. It is not just the Ugadi Special, almost every special train in recent times has been operated by bypassing Mangaluru and now even during Good Friday, the same pattern is being repeated. This raises a serious question as to why Mangaluru is being consistently ignored in railway planning, even during peak festival and holiday seasons when passenger demand is at its highest. Good Friday is an important occasion, especially for Coastal Karnataka and Mangaluru, where a large number of people travel for religious, personal and family purposes. Special trains are introduced to manage such demand, but in this case, the city itself is being excluded. The train is provided stoppages at Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantwala, Surathkal, Udupi and several other stations, yet the main city of Mangaluru is being skipped, which makes the decision highly unreasonable. If the train can run through the entire region and serve multiple stations, what is preventing it from entering Mangaluru Junction or Mangaluru Central, which act as the main railway hubs for the entire district. Mangaluru is not a minor halt but a major urban, economic and commercial centre that generates significant passenger traffic every day. Despite this, it is being repeatedly treated as optional in railway operations. This repeated pattern clearly shows that there is no lack of operational feasibility or path availability, since trains are already passing through this route. The issue lies in planning priorities, where Mangaluru is continuously being sidelined. Such decisions directly affect thousands of passengers who depend on railway connectivity during important travel periods. At the same time, this also raises questions for our elected representatives. When such decisions are being taken repeatedly during multiple festival periods and special train operations, why is there no strong intervention to ensure that Mangaluru is included. People of Dakshina Kannada deserve proper representation and action on issues that affect their connectivity. Special trains are meant to serve people during high-demand periods, not to exclude major population centres. Bypassing Mangaluru while running trains through its own district is not just an operational decision but a clear denial of connectivity to thousands of passengers. We strongly urge @SWRRLY and @RailMinIndia to review such decisions and ensure that future special trains operate via Mangaluru Junction or Mangaluru Central so that passengers from Coastal Karnataka are not neglected. We request @SWRRLY, @RailMinIndia, @AshwiniVaishnaw sir,@VSOMANNA_BJP sir, our MP @CaptBrijesh sir and @KotasBJP sir to kindly intervene and ensure that Mangaluru is not ignored in such decisions. The people of Dakshina Kannada are expecting immediate action. Mangaluru cannot continue to be bypassed in railway planning. Stop bypassing Mangaluru and ensure fair connectivity to Coastal Karnataka. #StopBypassingMangaluru #JusticeForMangaluru #CoastalKarnatakaMatters

Public Request to Maintain Present Timing of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru–Kozhikode Express We, the passengers and residents of Dakshina Kannada and surrounding regions, would like to place on record our sincere request regarding the proposed revision in the timing of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru–Kozhikode Express, particularly the handover at Padil from the present 06:50 hrs to 07:10 hrs. This train has been serving as a lifeline for Dakshina Kannada, providing crucial overnight connectivity between coastal Karnataka and Bengaluru. A large number of passengers, including working professionals, students, and daily commuters, depend on its present schedule, which is well-aligned with passenger needs and has been functioning efficiently. It may kindly be noted that earlier, when the train was operating with a later arrival schedule (around 07:55 hrs at Mangaluru Central with Padil at 07:10 hrs), it caused considerable inconvenience to passengers. Based on public feedback, the timing was revised to the present schedule (Padil 06:50 hrs and Mangaluru Central 07:10 hrs), which has since been highly beneficial to the travelling public. We are concerned that the proposed delay in handover at Padil may lead to operational constraints in the Mangaluru Junction–Mangaluru Central section, particularly due to the movement of Train No. 12619 LTT–Mangaluru Matsyagandha Express, which runs behind and passes Mangaluru Junction around 07:15 hrs. This could result in detention of Train No. 16511 at Mangaluru Junction, eventually delaying its arrival at Mangaluru Central to around 08:00 hrs, thereby affecting a large number of passengers who rely on its current early arrival. We humbly submit that the recent punctuality concerns of this train may be due to operational factors such as changes in crossing arrangements of other services, and such issues may kindly be addressed through appropriate scheduling adjustments, rather than altering the timing of a well-functioning and passenger-friendly train. In view of the above, we earnestly request the concerned authorities to kindly maintain the present timing of Train No. 16511, especially the handover at Padil at 06:50 hrs, in the larger interest of the travelling public. We sincerely hope our request will receive due consideration. @SWRRLY @drmsbc @DrmMys @GMSRailway @DRMPalghat @CaptBrijesh @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP

Another setback to Dakshina Kannada! How long will this neglect continue? Dakshina Kannada district has been facing continuous setbacks in railway services, and now yet another serious concern has emerged. It is learnt that there is a proposal to delay the handover timing of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express at Padil from the present 6:50 hrs to 7:10 hrs. This move, if implemented, will cause severe inconvenience to the people of the region. Train No. 16511 is not just another service, it is truly the lifeline of Dakshina Kannada, providing a highly convenient overnight connection between coastal Karnataka and Bengaluru. The train is widely patronized by the public, primarily because of its well-suited and passenger-friendly schedule. At present, this train efficiently caters to both long-distance travelers and daily commuters across the Subrahmanya Road–Mangaluru section. The current timing allows passengers to reach their destinations comfortably and continue with their daily activities without disruption. It is important to note that when this train was introduced during the post-COVID period in 2020, it used to arrive at Mangaluru Central at an inconvenient timing of 07:55 hrs (with Padil handover at 07:10 hrs). This timing was strongly opposed by the public due to the inconvenience caused. Responding to public demand, the authorities had earlier advanced the schedule, enabling the train to reach Padil at 06:50 hrs and Mangaluru Central at 07:10 hrs, a change that proved highly beneficial and was widely appreciated. Now, bringing back the delayed handover at 07:10 hrs will effectively push the train back to its old, inconvenient schedule, with arrival at Mangaluru Central around 07:50 hrs or even later. This will create further operational issues. At present, Train No. 12619 LTT Mumbai–Mangaluru Matsyagandha Express runs behind Train No. 16511 in the single-line section between Mangaluru Junction and Mangaluru Central, passing through Mangaluru Junction at around 07:15 hrs. If Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express is handed over late at Padil at 07:10 hrs, it will inevitably be detained at Mangaluru Junction to allow Train No. 12619 LTT Mumbai–Mangaluru Matsyagandha Express to pass and reach Mangaluru Central first at around 07:40 hrs. Consequently, Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express will be forced to depart Mangaluru Junction only after that and will reach Mangaluru Central at around 08:00 hrs. This will completely disrupt its utility and cause major inconvenience to existing users who rely on its current punctual early arrival. It must also be highlighted that the recent punctuality issues of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express are not due to its schedule, but due to operational changes such as the alteration of the crossing station of Train No. 16595/96 KSR Bengaluru-Karwar Panchaganga Express to Subrahmanya Road from the earlier Shiribagilu. Instead of correcting these underlying issues, delaying Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express is an unjustified and counterproductive step. The appropriate solution would be to regulate the timings of Train No. 16595/96 KSR Bengaluru-Karwar Panchaganga Express in such a way that it reaches Subrahmanya Road on or before 01:00 hrs. This would ensure that Train No. 16596 Karwar-KSR Bengaluru Panchaganga Express proceeds towards the Sakleshpur section by around 03:00 hrs without affecting the movement or punctuality of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express or other trains on this route. This proposed change comes as yet another blow to Dakshina Kannada, a region that has already been facing repeated neglect in railway planning, be it lack of new train services, inadequate infrastructure upgrades or continuous operational disadvantages. Instead of improving connectivity and strengthening existing services, such decisions only push the region backward and inconvenience thousands of passengers. In view of all these facts, we strongly urge @RailMinIndia, @SWRRLY,@GMSRailway to reconsider this proposal and maintain the present timing of Train No. 16511 KSR Bengaluru-Kozhikode Express, especially the handover at Padil at 06:50 hrs. Preserving this timing is essential to ensure passenger convenience and to protect a service that truly serves as the backbone of connectivity for Dakshina Kannada. @DrmMys @drmsbc @DRMPalghat @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @CaptBrijesh

We sincerely thank @CaptBrijesh sir for taking initiative and raising the demand for a dedicated weekend special train between Bengaluru and Mangaluru. This is a long-pending requirement and will greatly benefit passengers from Dakshina Kannada and surrounding regions who regularly travel on this route. After facing back-to-back setbacks and continuous extensions of trains which were earlier running only up to Mangaluru Central, this proposal comes as a big hope for the people of our region. A dedicated service between Bengaluru and Mangaluru Central is the need of the hour, considering the heavy demand and inconvenience faced by passengers, especially during weekends. We hope @RailMinIndia, @GMSRailway and @SWRRLY considers this request positively and implements it at the earliest. At the same time, we strongly hope that this train will be maintained strictly as a dedicated Bengaluru–Mangaluru service and will not be extended further in the future, ensuring that the interests and connectivity of Mangaluru region are fully protected. @AshwiniVaishnaw @DRMPalghat @DrmMys @drmsbc

NO MORE EXTENSIONS OF TRAIN NO. 16511/16512 – ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! Train No. 16511/16512 KSR Bengaluru – Kozhikode Express was originally introduced as a dedicated train up to Mangaluru Central, serving the people of Dakshina Kannada and nearby regions of Karnataka. Over time, it was extended to Kannur, reducing the exclusive benefit that Mangaluru once had. Now it has been further extended to Kozhikode, and now there are reports of extending it even beyond to Shoranur Jn. This is clearly a step-by-step dilution of Mangaluru’s railway importance and connectivity. With every extension, the seat and berth availability for passengers from Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada region is getting reduced, as the quota is being distributed further beyond Mangaluru. A train that was meant to serve Karnataka is now gradually shifting its benefit away from the state. Despite strong and continuous opposition from the people of Dakshina Kannada, both South Western Railway (SWR) and Southern Railway (SR) are pushing these decisions without giving any importance to public concerns. If connectivity to Kerala is being cited as the reason, then let them demand and introduce a separate new train for that purpose. Why should an existing train meant for Mangaluru be continuously extended and diluted instead of addressing Karnataka’s needs? At the same time, long-pending railway demands of Mangaluru and Karnataka are being ignored — no proper new trains, no restoration of important services, no priority for connectivity via the Hassan line, and no effort to strengthen internal connectivity within Karnataka. People are not against connectivity, but they are strongly against losing their rightful share of seats, berths, and priority in a train originally meant for their region. Now it is very clear — no more extensions are needed. Enough is enough. Stop this immediately. We strongly urge @SWRRLY and @GMSRailway to roll back further extension plans and protect the existing seat and berth quota for Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada passengers without any reduction. @CaptBrijesh sir, This is the time to break your silence. People of Dakshina Kannada are expecting you to stand up and protect their interests. And a final question to @SWRRLY, @GMSRailway - After Shoranur Jn, what next? Palakkad Jn? Thiruvananthapuram Central? Or even Kanyakumari? Where does this end? @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @RailMinIndia @drmsbc @DRMPalghat @Tejasvi_Surya @ShobhaBJP @PCMohanMP @dineshgrao

ROUTE TAMBARAM-MANGALURU AMRIT BHARAT EXPRESS VIA BENGALURU The introduction of Tambaram–Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express is a very welcome development for Coastal Karnataka. It is encouraging to see Mangaluru getting another Amrit Bharat service, which reflects the growing importance of the region in the national railway network. Such trains are designed for the common public and are meant to improve affordable long-distance connectivity and this move is definitely appreciated by passengers across Dakshina Kannada and neighbouring districts. However, while welcoming the train, there is a strong and genuine concern among passengers regarding its final routing. The long-term usefulness of this service will depend heavily on whether it is routed strategically to serve real demand centres. Many passengers and railway users’ groups strongly feel that the train should be operated via Katpadi – Bengaluru – Hassan – Subrahmanya Road – Mangaluru, instead of being pushed through routes that do not significantly improve connectivity for underserved regions. For many years, railway users, passenger associations and public representatives have been consistently demanding a direct and meaningful train service between Mangaluru and Chennai via Bengaluru. This is not a new demand but a long-pending connectivity gap repeatedly highlighted in various forums. In fact, the Bengaluru alignment is geographically shorter compared to the traditional Palghat–Coimbatore routing, making it a more logical and time-efficient option if planned properly. Routing the train via Bengaluru and Hassan will ensure that large interior belts of Karnataka get direct and affordable access to Chennai. This corridor includes students, job seekers, pilgrims and small traders who currently depend on indirect or expensive travel options. Amrit Bharat trains are intended for common passengers and aligning the route through these population centres will fully justify the purpose of introducing such a service. This alignment will also significantly benefit Coastal Karnataka. A Bengaluru–Subrahmanya Road routing will provide another much-needed link between Bengaluru and the coastal districts, where waiting lists are already very high on existing trains. During peak seasons, festivals and pilgrimage periods, passengers face severe ticket shortages and a properly routed Amrit Bharat Express can help absorb this growing demand. In addition, Bengaluru–Hassan–Subrahmanya corridor has strong tourism and pilgrimage potential. Kukke Subrahmanya, Dharmasthala (via road connectivity) and the Western Ghats belt attract travellers from across South India. A well-routed train can support not just passenger mobility but also the regional economy by strengthening tourism-driven travel. From an administrative perspective as well, this routing is practical. Both Mangaluru and Chennai fall under the Southern Railway zone, which means there are no jurisdictional complications at the terminal ends. The train will naturally be operated by Southern Railway. However, since the proposed Bengaluru–Hassan stretch falls under South Western Railway, it is important that South Western Railway also considers this long-standing demand positively and facilitates the routing when formally requested. A coordinated approach between Southern Railway and South Western Railway can easily make a Mangaluru–Bengaluru–Chennai connectivity vision a reality. There is also a broader concern among passengers that new trains should not end up as symbolic additions without meaningful connectivity benefits. In the past, certain services have been introduced without addressing core demand corridors, leading to limited public utility. A flagship initiative like Amrit Bharat deserves careful planning so that it becomes a truly impactful service rather than a missed opportunity. We sincerely urge @RailMinIndia, @GMSRailway , @SWRRLY,@DRMPalghat sir,@DrmChennai sir to take a balanced and passenger-centric decision while finalising the operational route. A strategically routed Tambaram–Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express can achieve high occupancy, public acceptance, and long-term success while also supporting regional connectivity goals. This is not just about one train, but about ensuring that major railway introductions genuinely serve the people they are intended for. With proper coordination between zones and a passenger-first approach, a Mangaluru–Bengaluru–Chennai Amrit Bharat service can truly be put on the right track and deliver lasting benefits to both Coastal and Interior Karnataka. @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @CaptBrijesh #AmritBharatExpress #ConnectTheCoast #CoastalKarnataka #SiliconBeachOfIndia

@AshwiniVaishnawJi proposed Tambaram–Mangaluru train via Kerala is unacceptable.Kerala already has multiple daily trains to Mangaluru,while Central Karnataka via Blore–Hassan remains underserved. please route it via Hassan-Bengaluru route. @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP

Dear @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji, Since a Vande Bharat already runs from Mangaluru Central to Goa, kindly introduce the new Vande Bharat from Bengaluru to Mlr Central and align timings for seamless connectivity to Goa. This ensures better utilization & pasnger convenience. @CaptBrijesh

Dear @AshwiniVaishnaw Ji, The proposed Tambaram–Mangaluru train should kindly be routed via Bengaluru–Hassan instead of the Kerala route. while this route will benefit lakhs of passengers. #TambaramMangaluru #RouteViaHassan #KarnatakaRailUsers #SouthWesternRailway

ಸ್ಟಾಕ್ ಮಾರ್ಕೆಟಿಗೆ ನೀವು ಹೊಸಬರೇ ? ಆಸಕ್ತಿ ಇದೆಯೇ ? ಸ್ಟಾಕ್ ಮಾರ್ಕೆಟ್ ಹೂಡಿಕೆಗೆ ಪೂರ್ಣಕಾಲಿಕ ಸಮಯ ಕೊಡ್ಬೇಕಾ ಅಥವಾ ಅರೆಕಾಲಿಕ ಸಮಯ ಕೊಟ್ಟರೆ ಸಾಕಾ ? ಉತ್ತರ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಲಹೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಈ ವೀಡಿಯೋ ನೋಡಿ. #StockMarket #TradingEducation #LearnTrading #InvestingBasics #StockMarketIndia #TradingForBeginners

Dear @SWRRLY, As per your circular, Train Nos. 16575/76 MAJN-YPR Gomateshwara Express, 16515/16 KAWR-YPR Express, and 16539/40 MAJN-YPR Weekly Express will be cancelled from 01.06.2025 to 01.11.2025, covering the entire monsoon season. During this time, landslides in the ghats often disrupt road travel, forcing people to rely heavily on daytime trains — the only affordable and safe option connecting Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada with Bengaluru. Cancelling these vital trains will severely inconvenience passengers and overload night services. Please reconsider this proposal and ensure train services continue during monsoon to support the people of Coastal Karnataka. @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @CaptBrijesh @KotasBJP @Tejasvi_Surya @ShobhaBJP @RailMinIndia @DrmMys @drmsbc @GMSRailway @DRMPalghat @KonkanRailway

@AshwiniVaishnaw @KARailwayPolice Yesterday (12-12-24) around 6:45 PM, In SMVT railway station parking area, two guys attacked me to steal my valuables. Given the station's proximity to slums, isn't it the authorities' responsibility to ensure public security? #Bangalore

@Bnglrweatherman @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar @Tejasvi_Surya @PCMohanMP @TVMohandasPai @ChristinMP_ @NammaBengaluroo @narendramodi @PMOIndia @chandrarsrikant The best solution is to give everyone the option to work from home if they choose to.

@siddaramaiah @CMofKarnataka Tried contacting animal husbandry services as I saw a cow lying helpless for its life . Nos dnt exist . @AHVS_Karnataka . This isn't the way service is provided. Please make this effective. It can save poor cattles or any animals life.

@BYRBJP @narendramodi @AshwiniVaishnaw ಇದರಿಂದಾಗಿ ವೇಳಾಪಟ್ಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಆಗದೇ ಇರಬೇಕಾದರೆ ಶಿರಾಡಿ ಘಾಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ರೈಲು ನಿಲ್ದಾಣಗಳ ಪ್ಲಾಟ್‌ಫಾರ್ಮ್ ಉದ್ದವನ್ನು 14 ರಿಂದ 22ಕ್ಕೆ (ಕೋಚ್) ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸಬೇಕು. ಆಗ ಅನೇಕ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಪರಿಹಾರ ದೊರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ. ಸಿರಿಬಾಗಿಲು & ಎಡಕುಮೇರಿ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣ ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸಲು ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಿ

ಬೈಂದೂರು ಸುತ್ತಮುತ್ತಲಿನ ಜನರು ಹಲವು ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಸ್ಥಳಗಳು, ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಕೇಂದ್ರಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ರಾಜಧಾನಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿಗೆ ಸಂಚರಿಸಲು ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಸೇವೆಯ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆಯ ಅಗತ್ಯವಿರುವುದು ಗಮನಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಿತ್ತು. ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ಸನ್ಮಾನ್ಯ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಸಚಿವರಿಗೆ ಮನವಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿ, ಬೈಂದೂರು ಮಾರ್ಗವಾಗಿ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು-ಕಾರವಾರ ನಡುವೆ ಸಂಚರಿಸುವ ಪಂಚಗಂಗಾ ಎಕ್ಸ್‌‌ಪ್ರೆಸ್ ರೈಲಿನ ಆಗಮನ ಹಾಗೂ ನಿರ್ಗಮನದ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದೇ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಯಿಲ್ಲದೆ ಬೋಗಿಗಳ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯನ್ನು 14ರಿಂದ 22ಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸಬೇಕೆಂದು ಕೋರಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಶ್ರೀ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿಯವರ ಸರ್ಕಾರವು ಕರಾವಳಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಮಲೆನಾಡು ಭಾಗಕ್ಕೆ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಸೇವೆಯನ್ನು ಗಣನೀಯ ಪ್ರಮಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಈ ನೂತನ ಮನವಿಯನ್ನೂ ಶೀಘ್ರದಲ್ಲೇ ಈಡೇರಿಸುವ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಿದೆ. #PanchaGangaExpress #indianrailways

@anilkumarsastry @BYRBJP @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailMinIndia @ShobhaBJP @KonkanRailway @GMSWR @KRCL_UsersVoice @KARailway Please increase the platform length of SVGL, YDK & DOGL. This will solve soo many issues

@BYRBJP has only one station for #Panchaganga; yet he wants more coaches 😷 @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailMinIndia @ShobhaBJP @KonkanRailway @GMSWR @KRCL_UsersVoice @KARailway thehindu.com/news/cities/Ma…

@SWRRLY @GMSRailway, we have got to know that @RailMinIndia has approved the proposal to extend Tr No. 16511/12 KSR Bengaluru-Kannur Express upto Kozhikode. We strongly oppose this proposal! Already Mangaluru is suffering without dedicated trains to Bengaluru! 1/3

@dkdistrictrail @DRMPalghat @GMSRailway @RailMinIndia The distance between MAJN and Mangaluru main bus stand is 5.7km & there is no proper connectivity. On the other hand, MAQ is only 1km away and can be reached by walking. So request you to extend Tr. No 16575/76 & 16539/40 YPR - MAJN day express to MAQ. Thanks in advance.

@DRMPalghat sir,please consider to extend Tr. No 16575 /76 and 16539/40 YPR - MAJN day express to MAQ so that, public of Mangaluru can reap the best benefit of newly built platforms at MAQ. @GMSRailway @RailMinIndia