Thanjavur
From May 1, train commuters heading for destinations on the main-line section in Thanjavur district are all set to enjoy the benefit of a shorter-duration travel to their respective destinations from Chennai Egmore.
The Southern Railway has obtained consent of the Railway Board to try a proposal mooted by the Rail Users Associations in Thanjavur district, for re-scheduling the departure timing of Cholan Express after the arrival time of Tejas Express.
In its proposal, the associations had requested the Railways to delay the departure of Chennai Egmore-bound ‘Cholan Express’ (Train no: 06796) from Tiruchi by 10 minutes at Tiruchi so that the commuters arriving to Tiruchi by Tejas Express (Train no: 02613) from Chennai Egmore could use the ‘Cholan Express’ as a link service (except on Thursdays) to reach Thanjavur and other important railway stations on the main-line in Thanjavur district quickly.
Restore stoppage of trains at Papanasam
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The Train Passengers Association of Papanasam in Thanjavur district has appealed to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal to restore the stoppage of the Mysuru- Mayiladuthurai- Mysuru and Chennai - Tiruchendur - Chennai express trains at Papanasam railway station.
The two express trains had a stoppage at Papanasam for nearly 10 years and were well patronised as well. The sudden removal of the stoppage of the two express trains has caused huge hardship for passengers coming from various parts of the country to Papanasam which is a major pilgrim centre and a taluk headquarters in Thanjavur district, the Train Passengers Association secretary T. Saravanan said in a memorandum sent to the Railway Minister last month.