Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Naidupet Commuters Demand Direct EMU Train Service to Chennai
Imagine a town called Naidupet, where many people travel to Chennai every day for work, school, or business.
Right now, they have to take a train part of the way and then switch to a bus or other transport for the last bit of their journey.
This is not very convenient or cheap.
People from Naidupet want the train that goes to a nearby town called Sullurpet to go all the way to their town.
This would make their trips easier, faster, and cheaper.
They've already asked the railway company to do this, and their local leader is also supporting them.
Extending the train line could also help the area grow by making it easier for people to travel and do business.
Naidupet residents commute to Chennai daily.
Direct electric multiple unit (EMU) train services are currently unavailable.
Current EMU trains terminate 20 km short of Naidupet.
Commuters face challenges with road transport.
A request for extended EMU services has been submitted.
- Who
- Residents, workers, and students of Naidupet
- What
- Are seeking direct EMU train services to Chennai.
- When
- Currently, there are no direct EMU services.
- Where
- Between Naidupet and Chennai.
- Why
- To ease commuting difficulties and boost economic activity.
- Location
- Naidupet, India
- Issue
- Lack of direct EMU train service to Chennai
- Number of Commuters
- Thousands daily
- Current EMU Route
- Chennai to Sullurpet
- Distance Short of Naidupet
- 20 km
- Affected Parties
- Students, workers, business owners
- Action Taken
- Request submitted to railway authorities
- Supporting Figure
- Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy