Mangaluru: The Palakkad Division of Indian Railways is installing additional coaches in some of the trains to handle the rush of passengers in trains as schools and colleges have summer vacation.

The Railways, in its press release, has said that the Thiruvananthapuram Central – Mangaluru Central Maveli Express (Train No. 16604) will get one extra sleeper coach on April 25.

The Mangaluru Central Maveli Express (Train No 16603), which will leave Mangaluru Central station on April 24, will get one extra sleeper coach.

The Thiruvananthapuram Central – Mangaluru Central Malabar Express (Train No 16629) will get one additional sleeper coach on April 24 and 25.

The Mangaluru Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Malabar Express (Train No 16630) is provided an additional sleeper coach on April 24.

The Thiruvananthapuram Central – Madurai Junction Amrutha Express (Train No 16343), which starts from Thiruvananthapuram Central, gets one additional sleeper coach on April 24.

The Madurai Junction – Thiruvananthapuram Central Amrutha Express (Train No 16344), which starts from Madurai Junction, will get an additional sleeper coach on April 24 and 25, the Railways has added in the release.

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New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel.

The prime minister said this on X in response to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday.

"Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the bond between India and Israel as well as the diverse nature of our bilateral relations. India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress.

"Looking forward to our discussions during my upcoming Israel visit," he said.

In a post on X on Sunday morning, Netanyahu spoke about the historic visit of "my dear friend", Prime Minister Modi, to Israel on Wednesday.

ŽHe said the bond between Israel and India is a powerful alliance between two global leaders.

"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress," he said.

Netanyahu said that from artificial intelligence to regional cooperation, the partnership between India and Israel continues to reach new heights.

"Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, PM Modi!" he said.