Association wants Rajapalayam railway station to be upgraded as secondary terminal
The Rajapalayam Rail Users’ Association is calling for the local railway station to be upgraded to a secondary terminal to improve regional connectivity. Their demands include better infrastructure, new train services, and improved booking facilities.
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Infrastructure development and improved rail connectivity are critical for regional economic growth and public convenience in India's transport sector.
The Rajapalayam Rail Users’ Association has demanded that Rajapalayam railway station be upgraded as secondary terminal for train services on Madurai-Sengottai section.
A resolution to this effect was passed at the fifth general body meeting of the association held on Sunday. Association president Ramakrishnan, presided over the meeting in the presence of its secretary, Vijay and treasurer, Jegath Sankar.
The association demanded that the shelter be provided for the full length of the first platform in the railway station. Similarly, the development works under Amrit Bharat Scheme in the railway station should be expedited and retiring room facility be provided.
Construction work for Sholapuram railway station should be commenced soon and a MEMU rail workshop should be set up at Madurai railway junction. Advance ticket booking facility should be provided at Rajapalayam railway station from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m., the statement added.
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