Six special train services sought to clear Deepavali rush

The Podanur Train Users’ Association has urged the Southern Railway to operate Deepavali special trains from Coimbatore/ Podanur to various destinations, in consideration of the travel needs of the people in the State’s second-largest city.

Association general secretary N.Subramanian said that Deepavali being a major festival, there will be a heavy demand for rail services, and sought the undermentioned six special services— Coimbatore / Rameswaram service via Podanur, kinathukadavu, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Madathukulam and Palani; Coimbatore/ Bodinayakanur service via Podanur, Kinathukadavu, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Madathukulam, Palani, Madurai and Theni; Coimbatore/ Tuticorin service via Podanur, Kinathukadavu, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Madathukulam, and Palani; Podanur/ Kollam service via Kinathukadavu, Pollachi, Udumalpet, Madathukulam, Dindigul, Madurai, Manamadurai and Arupukottai; Podanur/ Tambaram special train via Kinathukadavu, Palani, Dindigul, Tiruchi, Mayiladuthurai, Chidambaram, and Panruti; and Podanur/ Karaikal service via Palani, Dindigul, Tiruchi, Thiruvarur, and Nagapattinam.