Konkan Railway in
coordination with Zonal Railways has announced
running of 216 summer special trains to clear the extra rush of passengers
during period from April to June as compared to 168 trains in the corresponding
period of last year. The move comes in wake of understanding of growing demand
and expectation of commuters during summer vacation and has been facilitated on
directions by Suresh Prabhu, minister for railways.
Konkan Railway
believes in providing better services to fulfil expectations of passengers
travelling over Konkan region. It is engaged in train operations between Roha -
Mangaluru for a stretch of 740-kms since 1998. Konkan Railway is playing key
role in integrated development of tourist destination on picturesque beaches of
Goa. In a region abounding in tourist destination, Konkan Railway acts as
catalyst for growth attracting both domestic and foreign tourist.
A train ride through valleys or mountains on
Konkan Railway allowing tourists to pack more in their limited vacations.
Konkan Railway has opened new frontiers for Indian tourism as the places of
tourists interest on the Western coast now have better access. Breathtaking
pristine beauty and variety of magnificent sites greet one all along the route.
The West Coast offers tremendous variety-hill stations historical forts-both on
land and sea. In the vacations, there is a huge rush of natives of Konkan as
well as tourists who plan their visits for Konkan region.
Courtesy : TOI
Courtesy : TOI