Question : SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN CHENGALPATTU TO TIRUPATI



(a) whether there is any proposal to have a special train between Chengalpattu to Tirupati Thirumala since the devotees of vast area of Tamil Nadu enroute to Tirupati via Chengalpattu are on the increase;

(b) whether there is any proposal to run an electric passengers train from Chengalpattu to Chennai Beach keeping in view the increased daily passengers travelling from Chengalpattu; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS(SHRI O. RAJAGOPAL)

(a) No, Sir.

(b)&(c) Introduction of a train between Chengalpattu to Madras Beach is under examination and action as found feasible and justified will be taken.