Dr. L. Murugan, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, flagged off the introduction, extension, and stoppage of various trains at a function held at Mettupalayam today, 19th July 2024 in the presence of Shri Pankaj Kumar Sinha, Divisional Railway Manager, Salem Division, Shri P. Sivalingam, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, Salem Division, Railway Users Consultative Committee Members, Invitees, Senior Railway officials and staff of Salem Division and rail passengers participated in the function.

Dr. L. Murugan Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, flagged off the special train from Mettupalayam to Tuticorin, marking the Introduction, Extension and Stoppage of the following trains at the function held at Mettupalayam today, 19th July 2024:

1.Train No.  16766 /16765  Tuticorin – Mettupalayam – Tuticorin  Bi-Weekly Express Bi-Weekly Express on 19th July 2024 from Mettupalayam.

2.Extension of Coimbatore – Mettupalayam MEMU services to Podanur Jn.( Train Nos. 06009 / 06812, 06815 / 06816 & 06822 / 06823)

3.Stoppage at Samalpatti for Train No. 22615/22616 Tirupati – Coimbatore – Tirupati Express

The Minister also flagged off the inaugural special from Mayiladuturai to Cuddalore Port through video conferencing from Mettupalayam to mark the

1.Extension of Train No. 16231 / 16232 Mysuru – Mayiladuturai – Mysuru Express to Cuddalore Port.

2.Increase in frequency of Train No. 16233 / 16234 Mayiladuthurai – Tiruchirappalli – Mayiladuthurai Express (renumbered as Train Nos. 16833 / 16834) has been increased from 5 days a week to daily

1.Introduction of Train No. 16766/16765 Tuticorin – Mettupalayam – Tuticorin Bi-Weekly Express

The regular service of Train No. 16766 /16765 Tuticorin – Mettupalayam – Tuticorin Bi-Weekly Express will commence from 20th July 2024.

Train No. 16766 Tuticorin – Mettupalayam Bi-Weekly Express will depart from Tuticorin at 22:50 hrs on Thursdays and Saturdays, and will arrive at Mettupalayam at 07:40 hrs, the second day.

Train No. 16765 Mettupalayam – Tuticorin Bi-Weekly Express will depart from Mettupalayam at 19:35 hrs on Fridays and Sundays, and will arrive at Tuticorin at 04:20 hrs, the next day.

Stoppages : Coimbatore, Kinathukadavu, Pollachi, Udumalaipet, Palani, Oddanchatram, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar, Sattur, and Kovilpatti.

Composition: One AC 2-Tier Coach, Two AC 3-Tier Coaches, Nine Sleeper Class Coaches, Four General Second Class Coaches, Two Luggage Cum Brake Vans

Benefits:

•Enhanced connectivity between Tuticorin and Mettupalayam, catering to both business and leisure travelers.

•The service will offer a boost to tourism to Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Mettupalayam and many other important tourist hotspots in Coimbatore, Madurai and Tuticorin as travellers & tourists from Tuticorin will be able to travel to Nilgiris in overnight journey.

•The service connects the important industrial hubs of Tuticorin, Madurai, Dindigul, and Coimbatore benefitting traders and businessmen

•It is a convenient overnight train service from both the destinations

•This train provides connectivity to pilgrims proceeding to Palani from both Tuticorin as well as from Mettupalayam and Coimbatore

2.Extension of Trains to Podanur Jn

The services of the following trains were extended to Podanur Jn, effective from 20th July 2024:

Train No. 06009 / 06812 Mettupalayam – Coimbatore MEMU Daily** Train No. 06815 / 06816 Mettupalayam – Coimbatore MEMU Daily**

Train No. 06822 / 06823 Coimbatore – Mettupalayam MEMU (Except Sunday)**

Benefits:

•Improved access to Podanur Junction, enhancing connectivity for students, vendors, businessmen and commuters

•Daily services ensure regular and reliable transportation.

•MEMU trains provide a convenient and cost-effective mode of travel for local passengers.

3.New Stoppage at Samalpatti for Train No. 22615/22616 Tirupati – Coimbatore – Tirupati Express

Train No. 22615/22616 Tirupati – Coimbatore – Tirupati Express was provided with a stoppage at Samalpatti Railway Station starting from 22nd July 2024. This stoppage was inaugurated by Dr. L. Murugan at a function at Mettupalayam on 19th July 2024.

Benefits:

•Enhanced connectivity for passengers traveling to and from Samalpatti towards Tirupati as well as towards Coimbatore

•Provides more travel options for passengers in the Samalpatti region.

4.Extension of Mysuru – Mayiladuthurai Express to Cuddalore Port

The services of Train Nos 16231 / 16232 Mayiladuthurai – Mysuru – Mayiladuthurai Express were extended to Cuddalore Port. The regular service of the extended Train Nos. 16231 / 16232 Cuddalore Port – Mysuru – Cuddalore Port started from 19th July 2024 from both ends.

Benefits:

•Direct connectivity to Cuddalore Port, benefiting passengers traveling between these regions.

•Enhanced transportation options support local economic activities and tourism.

•Regular services offer reliable travel options for passengers.

•This service connects the important pilgrimage centre of Chidambaram to Mysuru

5.Increase in Frequency of Mayiladuthurai – Trichy – Mayiladuthurai Express

The frequency of Train Nos 16233 / 16234 Mayiladuthurai – Tiruchirappalli – Mayiladuthurai Express was increased from 5 days a week to daily, effective from 20th July 2024. These services were renumbered as Train Nos. 16833 / 16834.

Benefits:

•Daily services provide more travel options and flexibility for passengers.

•Enhanced connectivity between Mayiladuthurai and Tiruchirappalli.

•Frequent service ensures better accessibility and convenience for office goers, students and regular commuters

          

     

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