CHENNAI, FEB 27   :    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will dedicate to the Nation the 86 km Rs 1,477 crore doubling project of the Southern Railway in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.

A Railway release here today said at a function to be held in Tuticorin harbour, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the Nation doubling project between Vanchi Maniyachchi-Tirunelveli and Melappalayam-Aralvaymoli (total 86 Kms.) benefiting the state of Tamil Nadu.

The doubling of Vanchi Maniyachchi – Tirunelveli and Melapalayam – Aralvaimoli sections spanning 86 kms will be a boon to the people of Tamil Nadu. The project is spread across the districts of Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari.

The project will pave the way for better operational efficiency in the highly saturated Tirunelveli – Nagercoil sector and considerably reduce travelling time between Chennai – Nagercoil, Chennai – Kanyakumari and other towns in Southern Tamil Nadu.

Acting as a catalyst in enhancing connectivity in the important trunk route between Madurai and Kanniyakumari, the project will facilitate seamless operation of passenger and freight services.

It will also provide scope for the introduction of more passenger trains, to meet the ever increasing demand besides paving way for seamless operation of premium trains like Vande Bharat.

The section would offer a reliable, faster and cheaper mode of transport.
The improved connectivity will boost local trade and industries thereby creating employment opportunities in the region.(UNI)