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By Express News ServiceKOCHI: Despite repeated pleas to find a permanent solution to parking and other woes ailing Container Road, no actions have been taken. “The government is not taking apt measures to resolve the parking issues at Container Road. This is why the frequency of accidents is not reducing,” alleged Charles George, general convener, trade union coordination committee. Data provided by the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) said around 2,020 container lorries are operating on the stretch and 500-600 container lorries use the parking facilities on weekends. “Parking terminals like LNG Yard, BPCL Yard, NACHKO Yard and Arpith Yard can accommodate around 400 lorries..