The number of coaches on three MEMU trains—Palakkad–Ernakulam–Palakkad, Kollam–Ernakulam–Kollam, and Kollam–Kottayam–Kollam—has been increased from eight to twelve, Mr. Gopi said ....
The eight-car MEMU rakes cause severe inconvenience�to the public as they are overcrowded, have poor ventilation and narrow access; they are smaller than the broad-gauge suburban trains ....
The area chosen for the 61 crore project will also house an administrative building and modern tool shops for the structural, electrical, and mechanical maintenance needs of MEMU rakes ... March 2026Facilities in MEMU rakes.