Kerala: Centre approves request for renaming Kochuveli, Nemom railway stations

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], August 6 : The Central Government has approved the request of Kerala's government to rename Kochuveli and Nemom, the two major railway stations of the Thiruvananthapuram district, said an official press release from the State Ministry of Minority Welfare, Sports and Railways.
Now, the Kochuveli Railway Station will be known as Thiruvananthapuram North and the Nemom Railway Station will be known as Thiruvananthapuram South.
The approval came in response to the Kerala State Government's request, with the official communication received from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
This renaming aligns with plans to make these stations satellite terminals for Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station, facilitating better management of increased train services.
Kerala Minister V. Abdurahiman, in charge of railways in Kerala, had actively pursued this change with the Central Railway Ministry and senior officials.
Situated 9 kilometres away from the Thiruvananthapuram Central, both Nemom and Kochuveli stations currently handle a significant volume of long-distance trains and passengers.
Renaming is expected to increase passenger numbers and revenue, as travellers often overlooked Kochuveli due to its unfamiliar name. The name change is expected to enhance the recognition and usage of these stations.
With six platforms and upcoming coach care facilities, Kochuveli is poised for further development. The renaming is also anticipated to boost the terminal development at Nemom.