Pollachi MP urges Railway Ministry to restore pre-Independence era trains
Member of Parliament K. Eswarasamy has formally requested the Indian Railway Ministry to restore several pre-Independence era train services in the Coimbatore district. The proposal aims to improve connectivity for students, employees, and business travelers across multiple regions.
Why it matters
Infrastructure improvements and the restoration of historical transit routes are key issues for regional economic development.
Espousing the cause of students, employees, business travellers and other sections of travelling public in Coimbatore district, Member of Parliament, Pollachi Constituency, K. Eswarasamy, voiced the demand for restoration of train services operated in pre-Independence era, in a representation to the Central Government.
In a memorandum submitted to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, recently, Mr. Eswarasamy sought restoration of overnight Coimbatore/ Mettupalayam - Rameswaram Express (No. 165/ 166 in 1928, and changed to No. 715/ 716 in 1987) via Podanur, Kinathukadavu, Pollachi and Palani. Likewise, Coimbatore-Tuticorin fast-passenger day train (operated with numbers 149/ 150 in 1928) must be revived, the MP said.
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