
Southern Railway’s move on deployment of ex-servicemen welcomed
The Hindu
Associations working for the betterment of public amenities in Adhiramapattinam and other towns in Pattukottai taluk have thanked the Southern Railway for its decision to continue and expand the deplo
Associations working for the betterment of public amenities in Adhiramapattinam and other towns in Pattukottai taluk have thanked the Southern Railway for its decision to continue and expand the deployment of ex-servicemen at the railway level crossings in Tiruvarur-Karaikudi section.
The Associations which have closely followed the guage conversion work on this section, heaved a sigh of relief after the introduction of a DEMU (diesel-electric multiple unit) service between Tiruvarur and Karaikudi a few years ago.

The Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, effective from December 26, aiming to balance rising operational costs while keeping passenger impact minimal. Suburban services and Monthly Season Ticket holders remain unaffected, while ordinary and AC classes see small increases. The move is expected to generate ₹600 crore in revenue and strengthen safety and efficiency across the railway network.












