Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian has expressed his gratitude to the Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw for granting special train services for Kerala on the occasion of Christmas and Sabarimala pilgrimage.

Ministry of Railways has announced the operation of 10 special trains to specifically cater to the increased travel demand to and from Kerala during the Christmas Festival and 149 special train trips across various Railway Zones. Further, 416 special train trips to and from Kerala have also been announced for smooth travel for the Sabarimala pilgrims. Mr Vaishnaw has granted approval for the special train operations for Kerala on the request of Mr George Kurian. These trains aim to ensure smooth and convenient travel for passengers while addressing the surge in demand during the holiday season.