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Posted: Oct 06 2018 (08:54)
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Steam engine rake to be introduced between Harbour Terminus and Ernakulam Junction for heritage enthusiasts
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read more... Railway to withdraw DEMU service
Seems the word is officially out:
CANCELLATION OF DEMU TRAIN SERVICES
The Diesel Electric Multiple Unit(DEMU) services, between Ernakulam Jn and Cochin Harbour Terminus (Train Nos.06303/06306 & 06035/06036) stand cancelled from 08.10.2018 due to poor patronage. The revenue per day by way of sale of tickets is less than Rs 500/- whereas the operational cost per day for running the services comes up to Rs 30,000/- excluding maintenance and fuel charges. Due to ongoing track maintenance works in the division, it is not feasible to extend the DEMU services beyond Ernakulam Jn.
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CANCELLATION OF DEMU TRAIN SERVICES
The Diesel Electric Multiple Unit(DEMU) services, between Ernakulam Jn and Cochin Harbour Terminus (Train Nos.06303/06306 & 06035/06036) stand cancelled from 08.10.2018 due to poor patronage. The revenue per day by way of sale of tickets is less than Rs 500/- whereas the operational cost per day for running the services comes up to Rs 30,000/- excluding maintenance and fuel charges. Due to ongoing track maintenance works in the division, it is not feasible to extend the DEMU services beyond Ernakulam Jn.
Electrification...
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