Pollachi MP, K. Eswarasamy wrote to the GM of Southern Railways recently, seeking extension of 2 major train services to meet the long-pending travel demands of passengers from Coimbatore and adjoining districts.
He recommended extending Coimbatore–Mayiladuthurai Jan Shatabdi Express up to Chidambaram, and also suggested extending Madurai–Coimbatore Intercity Express up to Bodinayakanur.
The MP highlighted Coimbatore’s importance and emphasized that a large number of people travel regularly between Coimbatore and Chidambaram, with the latter being home to the historic Sri Natarajar Temple, Annamalai University and other significant establishments.
He requested for this extension, and to accommodate any operational or timing constraints, he also suggested that Southern Railway consider originating the service from Podanur Junction at 6 a.m. instead of Coimbatore Junction.
With regards to the request for extension of Madurai–Coimbatore Intercity Express up to Bodinayakanur, he pointed out that there is currently no direct rail link between Coimbatore and the Theni–Bodinayakanur belt.
He stated that extending Madurai–Coimbatore Intercity Express train service would significantly benefit commuters and traders from Coimbatore, Podanur, Kinathukadavu, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Palani, Andipatti, Usilampatti, Theni, and Bodinayakanur. He requested Southern Railway to provide the extension at the earliest.
Pollachi MP urges railways to extend services of 2 Coimbatore express trains
