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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Wide gap between platform, train poses big risk at Hadapsar station
Pune: Hadapsar railway station passengers have raised serious concerns over the gap between the train and platform number 3 posing a safety risk to those who board trains and disembark. Many fear that without prompt action, the issue could lead to major accidents. Hadapsar railway station passengers have raised serious concerns over gap between train and platform number 3 posing safety risk to those who board trains and disembark. (HT) 'I have to hold my grandson's hand tightly every time we get down here. One wrong step could turn into an accident especially during rush hours,' said Sunita Ramnani, a passenger. Another commuter, Raju Pawar, said, 'In the rainy season, the platform becomes slippery, and this gap adds to the danger.' Hadapsar Railway Station currently handles a mix of local and long-distance trains, connecting it to Pune Junction, Baramati, Daund, and Solapur through multiple DEMU (diesel electric multiple unit) and passenger services such as the Solapur–Pune DEMU Express, Pune–Baramati Passenger, Daund–Pune DEMU, and Hadapsar–Solapur DEMU. It also serves long-distance routes, including the Hyderabad–Hadapsar Express, Hadapsar–Kazipet Express, and the Muzaffarpur–Pune AC Superfast Special. With its growing importance, the station is being developed as a satellite terminal to ease pressure on Pune Junction and accommodate more mail and express trains. 'We have received passenger feedback regarding the gap at platform number 3. The matter has been noted, and we are conducting a technical assessment to determine the feasibility of raising the platform height or modifying train steps. Corrective action will be initiated at the earliest.' said a senior railway official on condition of anonymity.
New Indian Express
31-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Call for direct train to Velankanni from Chennai after BG line gets nod
CHENNAI: With the commissioner of railway safety approving train operations on the newly converted 23.5-km Peralam-Karaikal broad-gauge (BG) line recently, passengers are calling for a direct train service from Chennai to Velankanni via this route due to shorter distance compared to the current route through Tiruvarur. Previously, the Chennai Egmore-Karaikal/Velankanni Kamban Express, operated until 2022, was discontinued following a decision of the railway board to phase out slip coaches. Slip coaches allowed a section of the train to be split and sent along a different route, while the rest continued along the main line. Additionally, the train's locomotive had to be reversed at Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam, adding about an hour to the journey for passengers heading to Velankanni. With the new BG line now operational, it's possible to run direct trains from Chennai to Velankanni via Peralam, Karaikal, and Nagore, eliminating the need for a locomotive reversal at the two places. This route could also provide direct train service to Thirunallar, a Hindu pilgrimage town in Karaikal, from Chennai. Velankanni, one of the state's major tourist and pilgrimage centres, attracts visitors throughout the year. Particularly, from April to January, the Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Health in Velankanni draws lakhs of visitors from Chennai and other parts of TN. Currently, passengers on the Tambaram-Karaikal Express disembark at Nagapattinam around 4 am and get into the Nagapattinam-Velankanni DEMU Express to reach their destination.
