3 days ago
Plea for one more overnight train between Thoothukudi and Chennai
The Thoothukudi District Passengers' Welfare Association has appealed to the General Manager, Southern Railway, to introduce one more overnight train to connect this coastal town with Chennai.
In a memorandum, president of Thoothukudi District Passengers' Welfare Association M. Brammanayagams said Thoothukudi, which got train connectivity with Chennai 145 years ago, still has only one train, 'Pearlcity Express Train'. Since patronage for this section is overwhelming, the Southern Railways should introduce one more overnight train between Thoothukudi and Chennai.
Moreover, a daytime train should also be operated from Thoothukudi to Chennai via Madurai and Tiruchi instead of the link train to Chennai.
An early morning intercity express train should be introduced between Thoothukudi and Kollam via Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Shencottai and Punalur as it will be of great help to the people travelling to Kerala.
Air-conditioned coaches should be added to the Thoothukudi – Palakkad Express Train on both directions and the Thoothukudi – Mettupalaayam Express Train should be operated thrice a day.
The ongoing development works at Thoothukudi Keezhur railway station like extension of platform 1 and concreting of platforms 2 and 3 should be expedited, Mr. Brammanayagam said.
