Over 55,000 use Nagapattinam-KKS ferry
More than 55,000 passengers have used the passenger ferry service between India’s Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai (KKS) during its two-and-a-half years of operation, with the operator announcing a reduction in fares and an increase in the free baggage allowance. The ferry operator said 55,310 passengers had travelled between the two countries for religious, tourism and business […]
In the past two and a half years, over 55,000 passengers have utilized the ferry service linking Nagapattinam in India with Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka. The operator has announced fare cuts and expanded baggage allowances to boost usage. A total of 55,310 passengers have traveled between the two nations for religious, tourism, and business reasons since the ferry service began.
The one-way ticket price has been lowered by INR 500, from INR 6,000 to INR 5,500. Passengers can now bring up to 30 kg of luggage free of charge, compared to the prior limits of 10 kg for Nagapattinam to Kankesanthurai and 15 kg for the reverse journey. Previously, extra baggage incurred additional charges, ranging from INR 1,000 for the first 5 kg to INR 7,500 for 60 kg.
The ferry runs six days a week, excluding Tuesdays, with a travel time of 3-4 hours. The service's establishment aimed to enhance relations between India and Sri Lanka and facilitate travel between the two countries. The operator is working towards daily operations, barring weather advisories from the Department of Meteorology.
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