Kozhikode MP seeks rollback of Mangaluru railway division transfer order

M.K. Raghavan, Member of Parliament from Kozhikode, has called for the reversal of an order issued by the Railway Board on August 21 that transfers Mangaluru's administrative control to the Mysuru railway division. The move, according to Raghavan, represents a setback for railway infrastructure advancement in Kerala's Malabar zone.

The MP termed the Railway Board's decision "unjust," asserting that it would create administrative complications for railway operations and development projects in the region. Raghavan has raised concerns about the implications of this reorganization for connectivity and growth initiatives that depend on coordinated railway planning at the regional level.

The transfer order marks a significant shift in the organizational structure of Indian Railways in South India. Analysts suggest the decision reflects ongoing efforts by the Railway Board to optimize divisional boundaries, though such moves often trigger pushback from local stakeholders who fear diminished attention to their regional priorities.

The matter remains under review as Raghavan and other stakeholders continue to advocate for reconsideration of the directive.