Suman Rodrigues

Journalist with The Times of India, Mangaluru.

[Suman Rodrigues @BSuman41]

@Sathwik77552 @GMSRailway Hi @Sathwik77552 , I'm a journalist reporting on the Hyderabad-Mangaluru special train routing and the demands for the Hassan-Subrahmanya corridor. I would love to get your thoughts on this for my piece. Could we please connect via DM, or dm you my contact details? Thanks!

[Suman Rodrigues @BSuman41]

@dkdistrictrail @Central_Railway @KonkanRailway Have a query, pls dm.

[Dakshina Kannada District Railway Users @dkdistrictrail]

Another day, same story for “Rocket Express” Tr No. 12133 CSMT–Mangaluru Express!

Even today the train is running late by more than 1.5 hours. How many more days should passengers suffer due to the continued failure of @Central_Railway and @KonkanRailway to maintain punctuality?

Daily delays have now become normal for this “Superfast” train. Passengers are paying extra fares only to face uncertainty, inconvenience and wasted time every single day.

Will there ever be accountability for this pathetic condition of one of the most important trains on the Konkan route?
@RailMinIndia @RailwaySeva @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @GMSRailway @DRMPalghat

[Muthi-ur-Rahman Siddiqui @ever_pessimist]

Yay!

@BEMLltd finally rolls out the prototype train for #BengaluruMetro's #PinkLine.

The six-coach trainset will leave the Thippasandra plant and reach the Hebbagodi depot in the next few days.

@WF_Watcher @blrmetrotracker

[Suman Rodrigues @BSuman41]

@TheDocKnowsAll @ShoTolichowki @CPHydCity @Insptrtck @HYDTP Hello @TheDocKnowsAll

I am Suman R., Reporter with Siasat. I came across your tweet regarding the incident at Tolichowki. I am working on a story on this and would like to get more details from you about what exactly happened. Can we connect?

Thank you.

[Suman Rodrigues @BSuman41]

#Bengalurians can avail e-passes to wath I-Day celebrations

In a first the BBMP has opened up 79th Independence Day parade to general public. Earlier, invitations were given only to special invitees and participants. Now, people can obtain e-passes from the Seva Sindhu website.

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📌 Minor Girl set afire in Balanga Area of Nimapada Constituency of Puri District in Odisha; admitted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar in a critical condition. #TNI #Insight #Odisha

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Bengaluru: Khasi Students’ Union urges Meghalaya government to expedite state house project

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Congress panel submits report on coastal Karnataka communal tensions

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Upset over not being able to marry lover, drunk man climbs atop telecom tower in K'taka

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[ವಾರ್ತಾ ಭಾರತಿ | Vartha Bharati @varthabharati]

ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನವರು ನನ್ನನ್ನೂ ಮನೆ ಮಗನಾಗಿ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ : ಮುಲ್ಲೈ ಮುಗಿಲನ್ | Mullai Muhilan M.P | Mangaluru

► "ನನ್ನ ಪತ್ನಿಯಿಂದ ಪುಕ್ಸಟೆಯಾಗಿ ತುಂಬಾ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಿಸಿದ್ದೇನೆ"

► ಮಂಗಳೂರು : ದ.ಕ ನಿರ್ಗಮಿತ ಜಿಲ್ಲಾಧಿಕಾರಿ ಮುಲ್ಲೈ ಮುಗಿಲನ್ ಸನ್ಮಾನ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿ ಹೇಳಿದ್ದೇನು?

https://t.co/NOFKSUygHw

[Puttur-Subrahmanya Rail Users @putturrail]

Dear @GMSRailway, @DRMPalghat sir, kindly resume service of Tr No. 16687/88 Mangaluru Central-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Navyug Express and make it to run via ASK,MRJ and fulfill our demands.
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ರಾಜ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾದ ಪೊಕ್ಸೊ ಪ್ರಕರಣ:
4 ವರ್ಷಗಳಲ್ಲಿ 15,409 ಪ್ರಕರಣ ದಾಖಲು

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[Dakshina Kannada District Railway Users @dkdistrictrail]

Mangaluru Central Railway Station – A Legacy Forgotten, A Revival Overdue

Mangaluru Central (MAQ) is one of only five stations in India with the “Central” title. Built in the early 1900s by the South Indian Railway Company, it marked the end of the historic Madras–Mangalore railway line. Even today, the station proudly retains a rare milestone that reads “550 miles from Madras” — a silent witness to its colonial-era prominence.

This station was once a true gateway to the nation. The iconic Grand Trunk Express, originally introduced from Mangalore, ran all the way to Peshawar, connecting the Arabian Sea to the northwestern frontier of British India. Another prestigious service was the Navyug Express, which linked Mangaluru Central to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, covering nearly 3,700 km. It was once India’s 4th longest train, offering vital connectivity to North India. Karnataka’s very own Mangalore–Miraj Mahalakshmi Express, which ran via Hassan and Arsikere, was also among the state’s longest-serving routes.

The legacy continues with the Madras Mail, now running as Train No. 12601/02 – Mangaluru Central to MGR Chennai Central. It is one of the oldest mail trains in India, still proudly carrying the “Mail” title from an era when trains delivered post and passengers alike.

But sadly, the present does not match the past. Mangaluru Central still lacks an LHB rake maintenance facility, blocking coach upgrades. The platform height mismatch remains a safety issue. IRCTC lounges are absent, and many stalls lack local language support. The station, despite being a major terminal, receives little attention under the Palakkad railway division, which continues to treat the region with step-motherly attitude.

It’s time for change. A separate railway division for coastal Karnataka is urgently needed to ensure focused development. We also strongly urge the resumption of Navyug Express from Mangaluru Central, rerouted via Hassan and Arsikere, to restore direct, dedicated connectivity to North India, especially Delhi — a link that has been lost with the discontinuation of iconic trains.

Mangaluru Central is not just a terminal — it is a part of India’s railway history. Let us not allow it to fade into neglect. This is a call to restore what this region rightfully deserves.
@GMSRailway @DRMPalghat @CaptBrijesh @AshwiniVaishnaw @VSOMANNA_BJP @RailMinIndia @narendramodi @PMOIndia

[Suman Rodrigues @BSuman41]

Rail users forum launches petition demanding restart of #Mangaluru Central- Katra #NavyugExpress

@dkdistrictrail

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[Suman Rodrigues @BSuman41]

@dkdistrictrail
I’d like to connect with you to cover a story on this matter. Could we get in touch? Please feel free to email me at [email protected].

[Dakshina Kannada District Railway Users @dkdistrictrail]

🚆 Support the Restart of Navyug Express! 🙏

The only direct train connecting Mangaluru to Jammu & Kashmir—Tr No. 16687/88 Mangaluru Central- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Navyug Express —was cancelled during COVID-19 and never restored. The Railways unfairly removed it, calling it a "slip" of another train, and left lakhs of passengers from Coastal Karnataka, some parts of South India with no direct rail access to North India.

We are demanding to restart the Navyug Express and reroute it via Hassan, Hubballi, Belagavi, Miraj, and Pune so it benefits students, pilgrims, defense personnel, traders, and common people.

✍️ Sign the petition here: https://t.co/xH7VuNnriL
Let’s raise our voice together!

@putturrail @Rail_SBHR @hassanrail @CKM_Rail_Users @Hubballi_Infra @HubballiRailway @Hublirailusers @nagabhushanb @allaboutbelgaum @Belagavi_infra @BelagaviRailway @Sandeepnds @BelagaviM @Miraj_Jn_users

[Dakshina Kannada District Railway Users @dkdistrictrail]

🚆 Support the Restart of Navyug Express! 🙏

The only direct train connecting Mangaluru to Jammu & Kashmir—Tr No. 16687/88 Mangaluru Central- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Navyug Express —was cancelled during COVID-19 and never restored. The Railways unfairly removed it, calling it a "slip" of another train, and left lakhs of passengers from Coastal Karnataka, some parts of South India with no direct rail access to North India.

We are demanding to restart the Navyug Express and reroute it via Hassan, Hubballi, Belagavi, Miraj, and Pune so it benefits students, pilgrims, defense personnel, traders, and common people.

✍️ Sign the petition here: https://t.co/xH7VuNnriL
Let’s raise our voice together!

@putturrail @Rail_SBHR @hassanrail @CKM_Rail_Users @Hubballi_Infra @HubballiRailway @Hublirailusers @nagabhushanb @allaboutbelgaum @Belagavi_infra @BelagaviRailway @Sandeepnds @BelagaviM @Miraj_Jn_users

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