Title - Special arrangements for Sabrimala Pilgrimage by railway

Thiruvananthapuram railway division has made all the necessary arrangements for Sabrimala pilgrimage season. 182 - Security Helpline number and 138 – service helpline number are already functional now. Both these numbers can be dialled through any phone and will be manned by persons with mutli lingual skill as crowd will influx from various regions.

Security arrangements has been tightened with Chengannur and Kottayam stations will remain under CCTV surveillance round the clock. A special crime prevention and detection squad is permanently deployed in uniform and plain clothes. A quick reaction team has also been formed at Chengannur, Trichur, Guruvayur, Trivandrum, Ernakulam South, Ernakulam North, Kottayam, Tiruvalla, Kayamkulam and Kanniyakumari stations.

Usage of gas cylinders, stove or any other inflammable articles is strictly prohibited and to counter any of such things a special drive will be conducted.

Special vegetarian catering facility will be opened at Chengannur by Kudumbasree. Passenger reservation counter at Pampa will be operational from today and additional reservation counters will be set up at Chengannur and Kottayam stations.