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Kumbakonam railway station to have lounges, eateries as part of redevelopment plan

DPR for Kumbakonam station, one of the major stations in Tiruchi Division, is being prepared. Cost of redevelopment estimated at ₹200 crore. Projects planned include separate departure/arrival plaza, lush green landscaping, ticket vending machines, retiring rooms, paid lounge, ramp, shelter coverage, food/beverage outlets, baggage scanners, lifts, multi-level parking, waiting halls,…

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Southern Railway withdraws plan to have single crew for high-speed trains

Southern Railway withdraws plan to introduce single crew on high-speed trains due to safety issues and difficulties faced by Loco Pilots. Meeting with SRMU representatives led to decision to call off plan. Violation of HOER norms, lack of time for nature's call & food, and health risks for senior Loco…

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Ahead of northeast monsoon, key vehicular subway in Arakkonam being spruced up to prevent inundation

RANIPET: Subway near Arakkonam railway station spruced up to prevent flooding during monsoon. Built in 1865, it allows only light vehicles. Connects northern and southern parts of town. Joint inspection by civic body and Southern Railway identified black spots. Storm water drains being desilted, inlets cleaned, 700m drain connected to…

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Southern Railway plans to deploy single crew in Vande Bharat, Tejas

Southern Railway plans single crew for high-speed trains, raising safety concerns among loco pilots due to long working hours without breaks. Familiarisation issues and fatigue increase risk of human error, but final decision yet to be taken.

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Central railway station awarded platinum shield by IGBC for energy conservation measures

.Dr. MGR Chennai Central railway station awarded Platinum certificate by IGBC for becoming net zero energy building. SR GM R.N. Singh received IGBC shield from Ajith Kumar Chordia. Station retro-fitted with LED bulbs, BLDC fans, water recycling plant, saving ₹10.75 crore annually, preventing 3,24,400 kg carbon emission. SR celebrated Gandhi…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Govt. Arts College Udhagamandalam Principal caught on video allegedly accepting ₹4,000 bribe from student for hostel admission. Madras HC displeased with Southern Railway for not installing CCTV cameras in TN railway stations since 2016. IT Dept. searches premises of electronic component manufacturer Flex in Chennai. NIA questioning two of 13…

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Madras High Court displeased with CCTV coverage at only 35 railway stations in Tamil Nadu even seven years after Swathi murder

Madras HC displeased over Southern Railway's 7-yr delay in installing CCTV/VSS in 442 TN railway stations. Court directed Railway to come up with reasonable timeline for installation. Railway counsel said funds were being provided in phased manner. HC noted apathy of admin & asked for shorter timeline to avoid mishaps.

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Passenger associations oppose extension of Bengaluru-Kannur express via Mangaluru to Kozhikode

Passengers fear that the extension will severely affect people travelling from Mangaluru and surrounding areas to and from State capital Bengaluru

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Redevelopment of Kanniyakumari railway station progressing at fast pace

Work on Kanniyakumari railway station redevelopment progressing rapidly; to offer world-class amenities, improved infrastructure and modern facilities. Southern Railway awarded EPC contract to Engineering Projects (India) Ltd, Chennai, at a cost of ₹49.36 crore. Project includes two state-of-the-art terminal buildings, ground concourses, air-conditioned waiting lounges, ticketing areas, commercial spaces, food…

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Rail coach that caught fire in Madurai was inspected twice for safety aspects: sources

The coach was due for renewal of BPC at Madurai on Sunday.

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Tamil Nadu: 9 killed in Madurai train fire; passengers ‘illegally smuggled gas cylinder’, say officials

Nine passengers travelling from Uttar Pradesh were killed and over 50 persons were injured after a fire broke out inside a stationary train compartment near the Madurai Railway Station in the early hours of Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Madras Day | Century old Southern Railway Headquarters is an office with Chennai’s best views

The Southern Railway Headquarters in Park Town turned 100 in November last year. Though construction began earlier, the foundation stone was laid in 1915. Read more on The Hindu

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Fourth railway line project between Chennai Beach and Egmore hits a hurdle

Southern Railway faces difficulty in acquiring land for 4th railway line b/w Chennai Beach & Egmore, crucial to increase frequency of long-distance & freight trains. State govt & RBI yet to notify revised G.O. & grant permission for construction of retaining wall. Residents hope for early solution to complete project…

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No manpower to prevent crimes in ladies’ coaches, says RPF

RPF seeks to shift women's coaches to middle of EMU/MEMU trains to ensure better security for women passengers due to manpower constraints.

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As part of redevelopment, eight railway stations in Kerala to have sprawling air concourse

Eight major railway stations in Kerala that will be redeveloped as world-class stations in the coming years will have sprawling air concourse located nine metres above the platforms and tracks, linking the first platform with others.

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Southern Railway to run two special trains to clear rush

Southern Railway will run Train Nos 06211 / 06212 Kochuveli-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal-Kochuveli Weekly Express Special to clear extra rush of passengers.

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Madras High Court directs Southern Railway to adhere to conditions imposed for felling and transplanting 285 trees to expand Egmore station

The Madras High Court has disposed of a public interest litigation petition filed against felling of trees for expansion of Egmore Railway Station in Chennai after recording the submission of Southern Railway that it had obtained the approval of District Green Committee (DGC), headed by the Collector, to fell 182…

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Southern Railway’s first elephant underpass enters final stage as composite girders launched on Ettimadai – Walayar section

A crucial work in the construction of Southern Railway’s first underpass for wild elephants entered final phase as composite girders were launched onto the structure built for pachyderm movement on the Ettimadai - Walayar section, which links Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

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PIL plea in Madras High Court opposing felling of trees for Egmore railway station expansion

Pasumai Thayagam Foundation, a non-governmental organisation led by Sowmiya Anbumani, has filed a public interest litigation petition in the Madras High Court to restrain Southern Railway from felling trees, without following Supreme guidelines, for the expansion of Egmore Railway Station in Chennai

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Upgraded Kollam railway station to be commissioned in 2025

The upgraded Kollam railway station is scheduled to be commissioned in 2025 and the first phase will be completed by January 2024, N.K. Premachandran, MP, has said.

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Stop cutting trees for Chennai Egmore railway station expansion, relocate them: PMK

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday said that the Tamil Nadu government must urge Southern Railway to relocate 600 trees that are going to be cut down to facilitate the expansion of Egmore Railway station.

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After decades of wait, Theni district to get first train to Chennai

This would be the first train to link Theni district outside Madurai ever since it was formed by bifurcating Madurai district in 1996, though special trains had been operated to Melmaruvathur from Bodi in the past

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Odisha train accident | Tamil Nadu announces one day of State mourning; ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh to families of deceased

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh to the families of those deceased, and ₹1 lakh to those injured, from Tamil Nadu in the train accident involving three trains near Balasore in Odisha, in which the death toll has now crossed 230.

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Odisha train accident | 250 stranded passengers on board special train from Bhadrak to Chennai

The train is expected to arrive at Chennai Central station on the morning of Sunday, June 4; Southern Railway has also announced a train to take families of victims of the accident to Bhadrak that will depart on the evening of Saturday, June 3

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Trains to cruise at 130 kmph on select Southern Railway routes

The Ministry of Railways has decided to raise the sectional speed of 53 important routes across the country to 130 kmph. In Southern Railway, the Chennai Egmore-Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram Central-Kozhikode are among a few routes chosen for the speed upgrade by March 2024.

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