Women getting ready the Pongala fireside outdoors Attukal Bhagavathy temple forward of the annual Pongala pageant in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.
| Photo Credit: NIRMAL HARINDRAN
The Southern railway has made a slew of preparations to make sure a secure, clean, and handy journey for all passengers and devotees in the course of the Attukal Pongala on Tuesday. Vehicle Parking has been strictly regulated at Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station on account of Pongala particular preparations.
On Tuesday, trains departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central in the direction of Kollam Junction will depart from Platforms 1, 2, 3, and 4, whereas trains in the direction of Nagercoil will depart from Platform 5. To keep away from overcrowding, passenger entry to the platforms will probably be managed by three lined momentary holding areas. From these areas, passengers should buy unreserved tickets and enter the platforms as soon as their trains are prepared for departure.
Additional ticket counters will probably be arrange close to the holding areas. Passengers with reserved tickets can enter instantly by the primary entrance portico. Additionally, round 12 trains can have a one-minute momentary stoppage at Thiruvananthapuram Pettah station for the conveneince of reserved passengers.
All passengers are knowledgeable that second entry on the Power House Road aspect is totally closed. After pongala, pilgrim passengers coming from the East Fort and Power House Road areas should attain the station both by the Thampanoor aspect, utilizing both the Residency Road Overbridge or the M.G. Road Overbridge. Pilgrims arriving from the Thycaud aspect or by way of the Residency Road Overbridge ought to proceed by New Theatre Road and use the passage beneath the over bridge to enter the station premises. Passengers coming by the M.G. Road Overbridge and RMS (Railway Mail Service) aspect might enter the station by the Railway Parcel Gate reverse Chaitram Hotel or by the Main Entrance at Thampanoor. Devotees arriving from the M.G. Road aspect will probably be allowed by the Parcel Office Gate, relying on prepare motion.
After Pongala, the graceful exit of passengers arriving by Train Nos. 12081 Janshatabdi, 20631 Vande Bharat, and 22627 Intercity Express in the course of the peak hours between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. will probably be organized by the Foot Overbridge (Middle) and Higginbothams Exit to maneuver out of the railway station.
The Medical Branch, Thiruvananthapuram Division, has made complete preparations to make sure the security and well-being of all devotees and passengers. Four totally outfitted Medical Aid Posts will perform at key places within the station, manned by senior docs, nursing employees, and St. John Ambulance Brigade (SJAB) members. Three ambulances will stay stationed at strategic factors across the station for fast response. All medical posts will probably be stocked with emergency medicines, oxygen concentrators, IV fluids, nebulizers, wheelchairs, stretchers, ORS, consuming water, and different important gear to offer immediate medical help every time wanted.
Safety Instructions had been additionally issued for all passengers and devotees. Lighting Pongala hearths (aduppu) anyplace contained in the railway premises is strictly prohibited for security causes. Further, the railways have made preparations for the operation of 5 unreserved particular trains, extra stoppages for trains, and rescheduling of trains for the advantage of passengers and devotees.
Published – March 02, 2026 07:57 pm IST
