MP Brijesh Chowta urges Railway Minister to reinstate Mangaluru-Subramanya passenger train

MP Brijesh Chowta urges Railway Minister to reinstate Mangaluru-Subramanya passenger train

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, July 24, 2024: Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta has urged the Railway Minister to reinstate the passenger train service between Mangaluru and Subramanya (Kukke Subrahmanya). He made this request during a Parliament session on Wednesday.

Historically, a passenger train operated on the meter gauge track between Mangaluru and Subramanya until 2005, when services were halted to upgrade to a broad gauge track. Now that the track conversion is complete, the passenger train service only runs up to Kabaka-Puttur.

Captain Chowta emphasized the importance of extending the current passenger train service, which presently operates from Mangaluru to Kabaka-Puttur, all the way to Subramanya. He highlighted the benefits this service would bring to students and daily commuters in the Dakshina Kannada district, particularly those traveling from rural areas like Sullia to Mangaluru.

"This train service is vital for the local community, especially for those attending schools and colleges. It will also serve the daily commuters within our district. This route falls under the South Western Railway division," he stated.

In response, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw invited the MP to discuss the issue with him at his office. "If there are any requests regarding railway issues, he can come to my office and discuss them personally," the Minister said. He also expressed his respect for Captain Brijesh Chowta’s service as a retired Army officer and current MP.