Shoranur: Passengers arriving at the railway station here now have a new way to stay active while waiting for their trains.

A gym set up on Platform One of the station was inaugurated by Additional Divisional Railway Manager V Jayakrishnan. With this, passengers need not worry about long waiting hours or train delays as they can now spend their time working out.

The gym has been established in association with Moulana Hospital, Perinthalmanna, and is located near the passenger waiting area. In the first phase, the facility has been equipped with three fitness machines.

National athlete and Railway Sports Officer Tintu Luka was the chief guest at the launch event. Additional Engineer Anshul and Divisional Medical Officer Dr Justine also spoke on the occasion.