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Renewed thrust for Rail Infrastructural projects in Tamil Nadu

Substantial Increase in Budget Grant for Railways in Tamil Nadu in the last 8 years

Four-fold increase in Railways’ Outlay for Tamil Nadu in 2022-23

The state of Tamil Nadu is witnessing a new era in rail development with various infrastructural projects like Doubling, tripling, Gauge conversion and electrification being executed at a faster pace.   The annual budgetary outlay for Railways in the state of Tamil Nadu for the financial year 2022-23 is Rs.3865 crores.  In comparison to the annual outlay of FY 2014-15, the outlay of the current financial year 2022-23 has increased four-fold.  There is also an increase in the current financial year’s outlay by 67% when compared with the average outlay for the last eight years, i.e. 2014 to 2022. 

The following infrastructural projects were completed and commissioned in the state of Tamil Nadu in the last 8 years (since 2014):

Gauge Conversion

400 Km of Gauge conversion projects have been completed and commissioned in Tamil Nadu during the 8 year period from 2014-2022.  This includes the Gauge conversion of Palani – Pollachi – Palakkad Town (116.66 Km), Sengottai-New Aryankavu (19.11 Km), Pollachi-Podanur (39.79 Km), Thiruvarur–Tiruturaipundi- Pattukottai- Karaikkudi (149 Km) and Madurai – Teni (75 Km) sections.

Doubling/Tripling/Quadrupling of Tracks

A total of 639.22 Km of Doubling, Tripling & Quadrupling works have been completed in Tamil Nadu during the 8 year period from 2014-2022.

Average Doubling/Tripling/Quadrupling of Railway lines completed during 2014-22 is 80 Kms.

The doubling projects completed during the 8-year period were:

The tripling, quadrupling and other multi-tracking projects completed during the 8-year period were:-

Fast track Electrification

Electrification of railway lines paves the way for environmental- friendly transportation, cutting of energy costs besides facilitating seamless connectivity and faster travel.  Indian Railways is marching ahead in its ambitious mission to achieve 100% electrification of the entire railway network by 2023.  Taking Mission 2023 forward, Southern Railway has completed electrification of over 82% of its network so far.  In the state of Tamil Nadu, 1664 route kilometers of railway tracks have been electrified during the 8-year period from 2014-2022.  This is an increase of 170% when compared to the electrification projects completed during 2009-2014. 

The electrification projects completed during the 8 year period from 2014 to 2022 in Tamil Nadu were:-

lVillupuram-Katpadi(150km),

lVirudunagar-Tuticorin&Tirunelveli(145km),

lCoimbatore North - Mettupalayam (33 km),

lErode-Karur-Tiruchchirappalli(140km),

lKarur-Dindigul(71km),

lSalem-Karur (83.45 km),

lVillupuram-CuddalorePortJn.(47.70km),

lTiruchchirappalli-Thanjavur(45.14km),

lArakkonam-TakkolamDetourline(11.29km),

lThanjavur -Thiruvarur (54.06 km),

lCuddalorePort-Thiruvarur(114km),

lThiruchchirappalliTown-GoldenRockbypass(2.07km),

lThiruvarur - Nagore (31.87 km),

lMayiladuturai -Thanjavur (68 km),

lVriddhachalam-CuddalorePort(55.48km),

lNidamangalam-Mannargudi(13.98km),

lPollachi - Podanur (41.22 km),

lMadurai - Manamadurai (47.54 km),

lSalem-Attur-Vriddhachalam(136km),

lManamadurai - Ramanathapuram (60.67 km),

lTiruchchirappalli-Pudukottai-Karaikkudi(89.13km),

lPalani - Pollachi - Muthalamada (84.4 km)

lManamadurai-Virudhunagar(63.22km).

In line with the robust policies of Govt.of India, Railways focus o­n expeditious completion of infrastructural projects and electrification, marching ahead in its objective to attain self-sufficiency.

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Shri John Thomas, General Manager, Southern Railway conducted annual inspection between Madurai – Tiruchchirappalli Section of Madurai Division covering important major and minor stations today, 13^th November, 2021. This is part of his annual exercise to review the Division’s performance.  Shri P. Ananth, Divisional Railway Manager of Madurai Division, Principal Heads of Departments, other officers and staff accompanied the General Manager.

During his inspection of Madurai Junction, General Manager inspected Modern signaling arrangements at the Route Relay Interlocking (RRI) Cabin, Foot Over Bridge and various passenger amenities at the station. He also viewed the plans for Remodeling of Madurai Railway Station Building.   

At Sholavandan Station, General Manager inspected the station facilities and Level Crossing Gate No.313 near the station. He also inspected the Route Relay Interlocking System at Sholavandan and Points and Crossings at Samayanalur Railway Station.

At Dindigul Railway Station, through Video Conferencing, Shri John Thomas inaugurated the Multipurpose Employee Training Center at Tirupankundram. He inspected Dindigul North Railway Colony and interacted with the residents. He also opened the renovated Kalyana Mandapam and visited the Running Room and Newly constructed parking lot and also inspected the Marudaiyar Rail Bridge in Vada Madurai – Ayyalur Section. He commissioned Testing Facility for Electronic Interlocking known as EI FAT MEDHA SETUP. Later, he released various in house publications for the benefit of running staff such as ‘Case study Analysis of Track Circuit’ booklet, Train Guard Manual, Fire Prevention Brochure, Train Safety Banners and Disaster  Management Guide. He also visited the Health Unit at Dindigul and interacted with the Doctors, Nurses and Paramedical Staff. Appreciating their humanitarian service during the Covid First and Second Waves, General Manager presented awards and merit certifications to outstanding healthcare professionals.

The General Manager also inspected Gang No.9 at Vaiyampatti and interacted with the Gangmen.

During the course of inspection, General Manager met the representatives of various passenger associations, Trade Unions and Employees Association etc. The officers and employees who performed remarkable work were honored with awards and merit certificates o­n the spot.  He interacted with Press and Media at Madurai Jn and detailed about the developments taking place in Madurai Division and the progress of various projects in the region.

Later, General Manager also conducted a Speed Trial between Vaiyampatti and Tiruchchirappalli Station during the course of the Inspection.

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