Indian Railways approves Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling to boost Chennai suburban rail network
- On Tuesday, Indian Railways approved the 68-kilometre Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project of Southern Railway at a cost of ₹993 crore to boost the Chennai suburban rail network.
- Southern Railway officials reported the current single-line section operates at high capacity, necessitating infrastructure augmentation; the Ministry approved the final location survey in September 2023, completing the draft report by late 2025.
- The Railways stated the doubling will improve punctuality and service frequency, serving major industrial hubs including Mahindra World City, Sriperumbudur, Oragadam, and Irungattukottai, facilitating cement, automobile, and steel transport.
- Once completed, this project establishes a circular rail network for Chennai, connecting Chennai Beach, Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram, and Arakkonam to ease congestion.
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted the route's strategic importance regarding the proposed Parandur Airport project, supporting long-term passenger and freight movement across the corridor.
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The Economic TimesChennai suburban rail gets Rs 993 crore boost with Arakkonam-Chengalpattu project
Indian Railways has approved the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project. This Rs 993 crore initiative will boost the Chennai suburban rail network. The project aims to reduce congestion and improve train punctuality. It will facilitate both passenger and freight movement. This development supports regional industries and modernizes rail infrastructure.
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dtnext.inRailways approves Rs 993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to boost Chennai Suburban Rail network
The Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project will play a significant role in easing congestion on the busy Chennai suburban rail network while improving punctuality and operational efficiency. He said the project will strengthen both passenger and freight movement across the corridor, benefiting transportation of key commodities including cement, automobiles, food grains, iron and ste…
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