Perfect Village Railway Gate! Palakkad Express & Freight Train Cross Newly Renovated Level Crossing

Watch this- a slice of real Indian Railways life from Pudunagaram, Palakkad District, Kerala. This video captures the Karipode–Pallasena Road Railway Level Crossing in its newly renovated glory — smooth surface, strong barriers, and a finish truly at world standards. Until recently, this busy village crossing was bumpy and treacherous for two-wheelers and pedestrians. Today, thanks to Indian Railways, it’s a model of safety and accessibility for rural commuters. 🚆 Scene 1 – Chennai–Palakkad Express (Train No. 22651) Hauled by WAP-7 Locomotive #39368 from the Vijayawada Electric Loco Shed (BZAE), South Central Railway, this express races toward Palakkad Junction from MGR Chennai Central (MAS), cutting through the Palakkad Division’s lush countryside. More about the loco: IRFCA #39368 https://www.irfca.org/apps/locos/22677 🚛 Scene 2 – Freight Train towards Pollachi Moments later, a heavy freight consist thunders past the same crossing, powered by a WAG-9HC Locomotive #31165 from Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed (LGDE), Secunderabad, Telangana, South Central Railway. Loco details: IRFCA #31165 https://www.irfca.org/apps/locos/9987 🎥 Captured under Palakkad Division, Southern Railway Zone, this video includes the full gate sequence — siren, closure, express train crossing, freight train crossing, and gate reopening — exactly as locals see it every day. 📍 Location: Karipode–Pallasena Road Railway Gate, Pudunagaram, Palakkad, Kerala, India 🛤️ Division: Palakkad Division (SR) | Zone: Southern Railway | Captured by Palakkad Roads & Rails 💬 Special Thanks to Indian Railways for upgrading this crossing to global standards — a true boost to road safety and village mobility. 📢 Subscribe to Palakkad Roads & Rails for authentic railfanning videos, locomotive spotting, and civic awareness stories from Kerala and beyond. 00:24 Karipode – Pallasena Road Railway Gate 01:39 Chennai – Palakkad Express Approaches (WAP-7 #39368 BZAE) 02:01 Express Train Crossing Action 03:51 Gate Reopens Briefly 07:23 Freight Train Arrival toward Pollachi (WAG-9HC #31165 LGDE) 08:21 Gate Reopens – Village Traffic Resumes 08:57 Outro – Thank You Indian Railways