The Hindu : Kerala / Thiruvananthapuram News : Travails of rail passengers

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Travails of rail passengers

Passengers of the Bangalore-Kochuveli find train it very difficult to reach Thiruvananthapuram city from Kochuveli railway station due to lack of proper transportation facilities. Passengers going to Bangalore from Kochuveli station have to travel all the way from the city to board the train. It would be of great help if the railway authorities extended the train up to Thiruvananthapuram Central station, let the passengers alight there and return to Kochuveli. The KSRTC should operate buses up to Kochuveli station.

V.G. Balakrishnan

Karamana

Dangers of cell phone

Using mobile phones while driving, especially two-wheelers, is a major cause of accidents. Although using of mobile phones while driving is against rules, people talking over phones while driving is a regular sight. Authorities must initiate strict action against those breaking this rule.

Jishi R

Thumba

Pedestrians’ woes

There are traffic signals at all major junctions in the city. But the sad part is that motorists, including the KSRTC bus drivers, think these signals are meant only for them. Even when the signal is for the pedestrians to cross the road, motorists jump the signal.

Karamana Mani

Vanchiyoor

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