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New Indian Express
28-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Chaos at Karur junction as Erode-Tiruchy train short-terminated; passengers demand better communication
KARUR: Chaos erupted at Karur railway junction on Tuesday after hundreds of passengers were forced to disembark from the Erode-Tiruchy passenger train due to ongoing engineering works between the Karur and Tiruchy sections. Many passengers, including women travelling with children and heavy luggage, said railways did not make proper communication and demanded alternative transport or a partial refund of ticket fare. The train, which departs Erode at 7.50 am and is scheduled to reach Tiruchy by 12 pm, reached Karur Junction at 10 am, but did not proceed further. Railway staff informed passengers that the train had been short-terminated at Karur due to engineering works that are under way near Tiruchy. Railway officials advised passengers to wait until 12 pm to board the Palakkad Town-Tiruchy Express. Arthi, who was travelling with two children said, 'Had we been informed about the changes at Erode itself, we would have made alternate arrangements. I'm stranded with two children. How are we supposed to find seats on an express train?' Salem Railway Division officials, however, said prior intimation had been made through official channels and social media. A senior official told TNIE that the service alteration was announced in advance through media. 'If passengers had reservation, they would have received SMS alert,' the official added.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- The Hindu
Officials told to expedite development works under Amrit Bharat scheme at Erode railway station
The Divisional Railway Manager of Salem Railway Division, Panna Lal, conducted an inspection at Erode Railway Station on Friday to review the ongoing infrastructure development and renovation works under the Amrit Bharat scheme. The visit focused on various works in progress, including the construction of an overbridge and improvements to passenger amenities. He reviewed facilities such as the reservation counters, automatic ticket vending machines, retiring rooms, and the air-conditioned waiting hall for passengers. During the inspection, Mr. Panna Lal examined the construction plan for the pending overbridge and instructed railway officials to address existing deficiencies in the facilities without delay. He also stated that appropriate action would be taken regarding complaints of unauthorised use of disused railway quarters in the area.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- The Hindu
Integrated ticketing system at Samalpatti railway station to be inaugurated on May 22
A newly established Integrated Unreserved Ticketing System (IUTS) will be inaugurated at Samalpatti Railway Station in Krishnagiri district on May 22. According to a release from the Salem Railway Division, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) has ushered in a transformative era for railway infrastructure across the State, with numerous stations undergoing comprehensive redevelopment to enhance passenger experiences and regional connectivity. As part of this initiative, Samalpatti Railway Station in the Salem Division has been upgraded with modern amenities, including improved waiting areas, advanced ticketing systems, enhanced accessibility for differently-abled individuals, and eco-friendly infrastructure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations under the scheme, along with other projects, via video conferencing on May 22. As part of ongoing efforts to improve passenger services, an IUTS counter will operate at Sambalpatti Railway Station. Passengers will be able to obtain both reserved and unreserved tickets from this counter. Reserved tickets will be issued from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., while unreserved tickets will be available around the clock, the release added.
The Hindu
19-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Short termination of train service in Karur
With engineering works to be carried out at a level crossing between Kulitalai and Pettaivayatalai railway stations in Karur – Tiruchi sector, changes will be made in train services on May 20 as given below. A release from the Salem Railway Division said Train No.16844 Palakkad Town – Tiruchi Express, scheduled to leave Palakkad Town at 6.30 a.m., will be short terminated at Kulitalai. After completion of the works, the train will be run as an unreserved special train from Kulitalai to Tiruchi Junction. Likewise, Train No.16843 Tiruchi – Palakkad Town Express, scheduled to leave from Tiruchi Junction at 1 p.m., will be short terminated at Pettaivayatalai. After completion of the works, the train will be run as an unreserved special train from Pettaivayatalai to Palakkad Town with the same stoppages of Train No.16843 Tiruchi Junction – Palakkad Town Express, the release added.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- The Hindu
Changes in train services in Karur
Since railway bridges between Elamanoor – Muttarasanallur - Tiruchi Fort railway stations in Karur – Tiruchi sector are being rebuilt, the following changes will be made in train services on May 2, 6 and 8. A release from Salem Railway Division said Train No. 56106 Erode – Tiruchi Passenger Train, scheduled to leave Erode at 8.10 a.m., will be short-terminated at Karur railway station. The train will run from Erode to Karur only, and it will not run from Karur to Tiruchi on those days. Train No. 16844 Palakkad Town – Tiruchi Junction Express, scheduled to leave Palakkad Town at 6.30 a.m., will be short-terminated at Kulitalai railway station on May 2. After completion of the works, the train will be run as an unreserved special train from Kulitalai to Tiruchi with the same stoppages of Train No.16844 Palakkad Town – Tiruchi Junction Express. Likewise, Train No. 16844 Palakkad Town – Tiruchi Junction Express, scheduled to leave Palakkad Town at 6.30 a.m., will be short-terminated at Muttarasanallur railway station on May 6 and 8. After completion of the works, the train will be run as an unreserved special train from Muttarasanallur to Tiruchi Junction with the same stoppages as Train No. 16844 Palakkad Town – Tiruchi Junction Express. Train No. 16843 Tiruchi Junction – Palakkad Town Train, scheduled to leave from Tiruchi Junction at 1 p.m., will instead leave from Karur at 2.20 p.m. on May 2, 6 and 8. The train will not run from Tiruchi Junction to Karur, and it will leave from Karur and run up to Palakkad Town on those days, the release added.
