Coimbatore: Polachi MP Kymugasundaram, in a letter to the Ashwini Vaishnaw train minister, has requested the recovery of train services from Coimbatore to the southern district.
There is a potential request and good income in the coimbatore section – dindigul through podanur – pollachi, especially after measuring conversion, said MP.
“Because the norm of relaxing locking, train services in this section will connect tourist destinations in Mettupalayam, Coimbatore, Polybatore, Palani, Dindigul, Madurai, Tuticorin, Tirunelveli and Rameswaram.
Part of the Podanur – Pollachi – Dindigul Converted into a large gauge with a cost of RS 900 Crore several Last year.
However, four trains operated on routes have never been restored after repentance, “he said.
Conversion in the Podanur – Pollachi part of the Meter Gauge is completed in 2017.
But the regular express train is not operated on that section.
“Coimbatore – Podanur – Polachi – Dindigul Railway section connects coimbatore and Madurai in the shortest route.
It has a significant potential passenger and parcel, which is roughly utilized with a utilization rate of less than 40%,” said B Mohan Raj, Secretary of Pollachi Train the association of passenger welfare.
“Textile movements and other products from coimbatore, tea and vegetables from nilgiris, agricultural products and oath products from Pollachi and Udumalai can reach the southern district through this route.
Vegetables and fruits from and to the famous strange market, seafood from Rameswaram and Kanniyakumari can reach the Western District.
The coordinated efforts between the train division will definitely increase parcel’s income in addition to revenue from regular goods trains, “said Mohan.