Collector inspects development works at Kumbakonam railway station
Collector R. Revathi inspected development works at the Kumbakonam railway station to ensure readiness for the upcoming Mahamagam festival. The focus is on improving passenger amenities and coordinating transport logistics to handle the expected influx of devotees.
Why it matters
Infrastructure upgrades are essential for managing large-scale religious tourism and ensuring public safety during major cultural events.
Collector R. Revathi on Tuesday held discussions with offcials of Tiruchi Railway Division about the progress of works at Kumbakonam railway station ahead of mahamagam festival in 2008.
At a meeting held at the railway station, the Collector sought completion of passenger amenities works such as installation of escalators, lifts, drinking water facilities, benches on platforms and additional reservation counters well ahead of the festival as lakhs devotees were expected to visit Kumbakonam during the period.
Emphasising the need for an integrated public transport system to handle around three lakh devotees on important days during the festival period, she sought operation of special train services and close coordination between the Railways and the State Transport Department.
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