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QLN/Kollam Junction (Quilon) (6 PFs)
कोल्लम जंक्शन
കൊല്ലം ജംഗ്ഷൻ

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Updated: Sep 10 (20:41) by Yassshh~


Kollam Junction, also known as Quilon, is a major railway station in Kerala, India. Located on the Thiruvananthapuram-Chennai mainline, it offers a bustling hub with six platforms serving numerous trains. Passengers can find various amenities like waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and book stalls, catering to diverse needs. The station's proximity to the scenic Ashtamudi Lake and historic landmarks like the Tangasseri Lighthouse adds to its allure, attracting tourists and travelers alike.

Tourism

Thangasseri Lighthouse: A historic lighthouse offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.
Ashtamudi Lake: A scenic lake known for its unique eight-branched structure and boat rides.
Kollam Beach: A beautiful beach offering relaxation and water sports activities.
Mahadeva Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its intricate carvings.
St. Andrews Church: A historic church known for its colonial architecture and peaceful ambiance.

Food

Sree Krishna Hotel: A popular vegetarian restaurant known for its delicious South Indian dishes.
Hotel Woodlands: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian options, including North Indian and Chinese cuisine.
The Grand Vegetarian: A fine-dining vegetarian restaurant serving a delectable range of dishes.
Anjappar: A well-known South Indian vegetarian restaurant serving traditional delicacies.
Saravana Bhavan: A chain of vegetarian restaurants renowned for its South Indian thalis.

Station Address

Jn Pt KYJ/TVC/TSI, NH-544, Chinnakkada Roundabout, Chamkkada, Kollam District - 691001.
State: Kerala

Elevation: 11 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)


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Nov 08 (06:09) Vande Bharat Express to Boost Kerala's Tourism with 10 New Trains
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Nov 08 2024 (06:09)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by Sameer2905^~/1864147

Nov 08 2024 (06:09)
Station Tag: Guruvayur/GUV added by Sameer2905^~/1864147
10 new Vande Bharat Express trains to be launched in Kerala: Check route, ticket fare, stoppages

Ten new Vande Bharat Express trains are set to launch in Kerala, offering improved travel experience and boosting tourism. These trains, capable of 130 km/h speeds, feature amenities like automatic doors and CCTV cameras. They will connect various destinations across the state, including Kollam, Thirunelveli, Thrissur, Guruvayur, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Madurai....
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Two trains will operate from Kollam to Thirunelveli and Thrissur, with an extension to Guruvayur planned. The Thrissur route will also connect to Ernakulam, while the Guruvayur route will extend to Madurai. These trains will also pass through the scenic Kottarakkara-Punalur-Thenmala-Aryankavu route. Ticket fares start at Rs 30, inclusive of GST, with monthly tickets offering value for frequent travelers.

Kerala mein 10 new Vande Bharat Express trains launch hone waale hain, jiska maqsad tourism ko boost karna hai aur travel experience ko better banana hai. Yeh trains 130 km/h ki speed se chal sakte hain aur inmein automatic doors aur CCTV cameras jaise facilities hain. Yeh trains state...
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ke different destinations ko connect karenge, jaise ki Kollam, Thirunelveli, Thrissur, Guruvayur, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, aur Madurai. Do trains Kollam se Thirunelveli aur Thrissur tak chalega, jismein Guruvayur tak extension ka plan bhi hai. Thrissur route Ernakulam se bhi connect hoga, aur Guruvayur route Madurai tak jaayega. Yeh trains scenic Kottarakkara-Punalur-Thenmala-Aryankavu route se bhi guzarte hain. Ticket fares Rs 30 se start hote hain, GST ke saath, aur monthly tickets frequent travelers ke liye value for money hain.

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Is this correct?
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Nov 08 (12:59)
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HariprasadUnnikrishnan~   1048 blog posts
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Agree:Sir...👍👍
Its infact Vande Metro aka Namo Bharat service. Also the MDU-GUV Vande Metro Service is expected to run via PGTN,POY route which is around 330KMs not via QLN,SCT route which is more that 500Kms in distance. Reporters lacks basic knowledge..
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Sorry for the late reply sir.... I've a feeling that it could be the Vande Metro service than the Vande Bharat Express service since it would go via (if coming into reality) PGTN-POY for GUV-MDU....
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I feel that VM than VB will be better for MDU-GUV cause that would benefit the travel for many ppl... better facilities and modern traveling...👍👍
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Rail users push for Vande Metro to Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam route

The All Kerala Railway Users' Association has requested a Vande Metro (Namo Bharat Rapid Rail) service on the Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam route, similar to the one launched between Bhuj and Ahmedabad. They suggest the train operate via Kottayam, reaching Ernakulam by 9:20 am to serve daily commuters, ideally before or after the Venad...
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Express arrives. The 12-coach air-conditioned train can accommodate over 3,200 people and would be a cost-effective option with a minimum fare of Rs 30.

All Kerala Railway Users' Association ne Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam route pe Vande Metro (Namo Bharat Rapid Rail) service start karne ki demand ki hai, jo Bhuj aur Ahmedabad ke beech start hua tha. Unhone kaha hai ki train Kottayam se hoke chale aur Ernakulam 9:20 am tak pahunch jaaye, taaki middle-class daily commuters...
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ko faida ho. Ideal scenario yeh hai ki train Venad Express se pehle ya baad mein Ernakulam pahunch jaaye. 12-coach air-conditioned train mein 3,200 se zyada log fit ho sakte hain aur yeh train Rs 30 se start hone wali minimum fare ke saath daily commuters ke liye bahut helpful hoga.

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Very Genuine Demand

Hopefully RB and SR HQ + TVC Divn doesn't reject this demand citing operational constraints
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Sep 15 (09:17) Eranad Express Turns 15: A Look at Kerala's Train History
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Entry# 6190675   
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Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Alappuzha (Alleppey)/ALLP added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Thrissur (Trichur)/TCR added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kottayam/KTYM added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 15 2024 (09:17)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443
ഏറനാടിന്‌ വയസ്സ്‌ 15; ആശംസകൾ നേർന്ന് റെയിൽവേ

The Eranad Express, a train running between Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, celebrated its 15th anniversary. Launched on September 13, 2009, the train (16605/16606) is relatively young compared to other daily trains. The article highlights the age of various trains operating in Kerala, including the Mangalore-Chennai Mail (12601/12602) at 157 years old, the...
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Malabar Express at 136 years old, the West Coast Express (Mangalore-Chennai) at 59 years old, and the Parashuram Express at 54 years old. The Venad Express, launched in 1972, is 52 years old, while the Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express (16347/16348) is 40 years old. Other trains mentioned include the Vanchinad Express (1985) at 39 years old, the Maveli Express at 23 years old, the Jan Shatabdi Express (introduced in 2003), the Garib Rath Express (introduced in 2006), MEMU (introduced in 2012), Antyodaya Express and Humsafar Express (introduced in 2016), and the Vande Bharat Express (introduced in 2023). A passenger, K.V. Ramakrishnan Payyannur, expresses his affection for the Eranad Express, especially its stop at Valapattanam, a unique feature not shared by any other express train.

Thiruvananthapuram aur Mangalore ke beech chalne wali Eranad Express ne apna 15th anniversary manaaya hai. 13 September 2009 ko launch ki gayi yeh train (16605/16606) doosri daily trains ke muqable mein kaafi young hai. Article mein Kerala mein chalne wali alag-alag trains ki umar par light daali gayi hai, jaise ki...
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Mangalore-Chennai Mail (12601/12602) jo ki 157 saal purani hai, Malabar Express 136 saal purani hai, West Coast Express (Mangalore-Chennai) 59 saal purani hai, aur Parashuram Express 54 saal purani hai. 1972 mein launch ki gayi Venad Express, 52 saal purani hai, jabki Mangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Express (16347/16348) 40 saal purani hai. Dusri trains mein Vanchinad Express (1985) 39 saal purani hai, Maveli Express 23 saal purani hai, Jan Shatabdi Express (2003 mein launch ki gayi), Garib Rath Express (2006 mein launch ki gayi), MEMU (2012 mein launch ki gayi), Antyodaya Express aur Humsafar Express (2016 mein launch ki gayi), aur Vande Bharat Express (2023 mein launch ki gayi) shamil hain. Ek passenger, K.V. Ramakrishnan Payyannur, ne Eranad Express ke liye apna pyaar dikhaaya hai, khass karke Valapattanam pe uske stop ke liye, jo ki koi bhi doosri express train mein nahi hai.
Sep 14 (11:57) Four More Kerala Railway Stations Cross Rs 100 Crore Annual Revenue
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Entry# 6189947   
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Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Town (North)/ERN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Palakkad Junction (Palghat)/PGT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Thrissur (Trichur)/TCR added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 14 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443
4 more railway stations in Kerala join Rs 100 crore club

Four railway stations in Kerala – Ernakulam Town, Kannur, Palakkad Junction, and Kollam – have surpassed the Rs 100 crore annual revenue mark, bringing the total number of such stations in the state to eight.

Kerala mein chaar aur railway stations - Ernakulam Town, Kannur, Palakkad Jn aur Kollam - Rs 100 crore annual revenue club mein join ho gaye hain. Isse state mein aise stations ki total number aath ho gayi hai.
Sep 12 (14:40) Indian Railway Stations Hit 10 Billion Rupee Revenue Milestone
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Entry# 6187808   
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Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Alappuzha (Alleppey)/ALLP added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Kottayam/KTYM added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Kollam Junction (Quilon)/QLN added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Thrissur (Trichur)/TCR added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Thiruvananthapuram Central (Trivandrum)/TVC added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Palakkad Junction (Palghat)/PGT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Ernakulam Junction (South)/ERS added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Kozhikode Main (Calicut)/CLT added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Mangaluru Central (Mangalore)/MAQ added by MCPNBR~/261443

Sep 12 2024 (14:40)
Station Tag: Kannur (Cannanore)/CAN added by MCPNBR~/261443
രാജ്യത്തെ 7 റെയില്‍വേ സ്റ്റേഷനുകളുടെ വരുമാനം 1000കോടിയിലേറെ; കേരളത്തില്‍ മുന്നില്‍ തിരുവനന്തപുരം

Seven railway stations in India have achieved a revenue of over 10 billion rupees, with New Delhi station topping the list with 33.37 billion rupees. The Howrah station follows with 16.92 billion rupees and Chennai Central at 12.99 billion rupees. Chennai is also included in the list from the...
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Southern Railway. This information is based on the passenger revenue figures for 2023-2024 released by Indian Railways. The top eight stations in Kerala are also seeing an increase in revenue, with Thiruvananthapuram leading with 281.12 crore rupees. Thane (Mumbai) boasts the highest number of passengers with 93.06 crore, followed by Mumbai Kalyan at 83.79 crore and New Delhi at 39.36 crore. Thiruvananthapuram recorded 1.31 crore passengers. India has 28 stations in the highest group, Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1), considering both passenger numbers and revenue. Central Railway, including Mumbai, has the most stations in this group with eight, followed by Southern Railway with three (Chennai, Egmore, and Tambaram). There are no Kerala stations in this group. Six stations that were in NSG-2 in 2017-2018 have now moved up to NSG-1.

India mein 7 railway station 1000 crore club mein aa gaye hain, New Delhi station sabse aage hai, jiska saal bhar ka revenue 3337 crore rupees hai. Howrah station 1692 crore rupees ke saath dusra hai aur Chennai Central 1299 crore rupees ke saath. Chennai bhi Southern Railway ki...
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list mein hai. Yeh information Indian Railways ke dwara jaari ki gayi 2023-2024 ke station yatra-aay ka data pe aadharit hai. Kerala ke top 8 station bhi apna aay badha rahe hain, Thiruvananthapuram sabse aage hai, 281.12 crore rupees ke saath. Thane (Mumbai) mein sabse zyada passenger hai, 93.06 crore, uske baad Mumbai Kalyan 83.79 crore aur New Delhi 39.36 crore. Thiruvananthapuram mein 1.31 crore passenger hai. India mein 28 station sabse upar ke group, Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1) mein hain, passenger number aur revenue dono ko dekhte hue. Central Railway, jisme Mumbai bhi shamil hai, is group mein sabse zyada station hai, aath, uske baad Southern Railway mein teen hain (Chennai, Egmore, aur Tambaram). Is group mein Kerala ka koi station nahi hai. 2017-2018 mein NSG-2 mein jo chhe station the woh ab NSG-1 mein aa gaye hain.
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