After pandemic-induced hiatus, multiple railway projects are underway in Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
Some of them are part of the long-pending demands of passengers. When they are completed and if the railways keeps its word, by 2024, the State will definitely be ‘future ready’ in rail transport, experts point out
Southern Railway, with one of the well-connected networks in the country, is focussing on further expanding the track system to provide travel facility throughout the State by linking the districts with Chennai, as also with other parts of the country. Several infrastructure projects, having been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, are gathering pace. If all plans are implemented, they will be completed by 2024.
The track expansion projects, being executed with a deadline, are part of National Rail Plan-2030 of the Indian Railways to be ‘future ready’ by catering to the ever-growing passenger capacity, improving operational efficiency and striking a balance between passenger and freight traffic to increase revenue from freight traffic.
Southern Railway General Manager John Thomas said the infrastructure projects were being executed in a time-bound manner under Vision 2024, with their progress being monitored continuously. The projects would pave the way for greater speed, punctuality and safety. These projects would help to decongest the highly saturated routes.