Thrissur Railway Passengers’ Association

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[1] The Thrissur Railway Passengers’ Association (TRPA) is an association formed for the development of railway works and facilities in Kerala and especially in Thrissur Railway Station and its neighbouring stations. It is headquartered in Thrissur City. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Kerala State in southern India

Kerala is a state on the southwestern, Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions. Spread over 38,863 km2 (15,005 sq mi), Kerala is the twenty second largest Indian state by area. It is bordered by Karnataka to the north and northeast, Tamil Nadu to the east and south, and the Lakshadweep Sea and Arabian Sea to the west. With 33,387,677 inhabitants as per the 2011 Census, Kerala is the thirteenth-largest Indian state by population. It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state.

Thrissur Metropolis in Kerala, India

Thrissur, originally Thiru Siva Peroor and previously known by its anglicised form as Trichur, is the fifth largest city, the third largest urban agglomeration in Kerala and the 20th largest in India. It is also the headquarters of the Thrissur District. The City is built around a 65-acre (26 ha) hillock called the Thekkinkadu Maidan which seats the Vadakkumnathan temple. Thrissur was once the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin. It is located 300 kilometres (186 mi) towards north-west of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Thrissur is also known as the "Cultural Capital of Kerala" because of its cultural, spiritual and religious leanings throughout history. One of the very famous cultural events in Thrissur includes Thrissur Pooram, which is world-famous and attracts quite a number of tourists and travellers.

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Ollur railway station Railway station in Thrissur district, between Thrissur and Pudukkad Stations.

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Mulankunnathukavu railway station

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References

  1. TRPA Blog, Thrissur Railway passerngers association blog. "Thrissur Railway Passengers Association New Blog". TRPA.
  2. "Protest against change in train timing". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
  3. "Pre-paid autorickshaw system yet to take off in Thrissur". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
  4. "Plea to expedite rail doubling works". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
  5. "Passengers welcome new train". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
  6. "Railway users seek more trains, facilities". The Hindu. Retrieved 2011-09-09.