India, Oct. 16 -- Following the poor response to the Ro-Ro on Konkan Railway, the authorities have identified three new stations-Sawantwadi, Ratnagiri and Sangameshwar-to be brought into the fold. Rs.7,700 crore has also been sought from the railway ministry for expansion works on the Konkan line.

On October 15, Konkan Railway, while celebrating its 35th Foundation Day, announced plans to attract more passengers to its train Ro-Ro services, which have met with a lukewarm response ever since they were launched. The first service departed on August 23 from Kolad, Nandgaon Road and Verna with only seven passengers despite an extension of the registration deadline.

The railway authorities had decided to plan future trips based on passenger ...