Thiruvananthapuram, The Southern Railway has registered significant improvements in operating efficiency during the recently concluded financial year 2025-26. The zone recorded noteworthy achievements across multiple areas of operation, including introducing 28 pairs of new trains and two one-way services.
The new trains include the KSR Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express and 10 pairs of Amrit Bharat Express trains, which have facilitated faster and more affordable long-distance travel connecting South India to northern and eastern parts of the country.
Additionally, 12 pairs of Mail/Express trains were introduced during the 2025-26 financial year, including the fully unreserved Antyodaya Weekly Express between Thiruvananthapuram North and Mangaluru Junction.
The Southern Railway also undertook significant service enhancements during the year to improve connectivity and passenger convenience across its network.
98 trains were sped up, resulting in reduced travel time and enhanced efficiency of services. 246 new stoppages were provided at various stations, improving accessibility, especially for passengers from smaller towns and rural areas.
The Southern Railway claimed commendable punctuality performance during the year, recording 93.22 per cent overall punctuality across Mail/Express and suburban services.
