Toilet complex at Kattankulathur railway station closed

When commuters enter Kattankulathur station premises along GST Road, they are greeted by an overpowering stench. As the toilet complex is locked, commuters relieve themselves in the open, filling the air with that stench. Commuters and pedestrians have to cross a stormwater drain network . This path is littered with trash and is also slippery, forcing the public to perform dangerous maneuvers to cross without getting their legs wet. A new FOB would provide safe passage for both rail commuters and the general public. Commuters have asked Southern Railway officials to inspect the station premises.

When commuters enter Kattankulathur station premises along GST Road, they are greeted by an overpowering stench. As the toilet complex is locked, commuters relieve themselves in the open, filling the air with that stench.

The premises is strewn with garbage and liquor bottles. Safety measures at the station are inadequate.

The overflow from the stormwater drain network along the Kattankulathur railway line | Photo Credit: Special arrangement

S. Kayalvizhi, a commuter, says Southern Railway should provide additional lighting on the premises. “The area around the toilet complex and the footbridge has become a haven for anti-social activities. I request the Railway to deploy Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and install CCTV cameras to ensure commuters’ safety,” she says.

The existing footbridge infrastructure is in a dangerous state. The staircases are broken, and the walkways damaged.

There are no lifts or escalators. Commuters are currently forced to climb over 70 steps to board electric trains towards Chennai Beach and Chengalpattu, which is physically exhausting for the elderly.