Archive · 22 May 2025
Southern Railway Plans Track Expansion Beyond Arakkonam Station
Southern Railway wants to make train travel better around Arakkonam.
They're building two more train tracks past the Arakkonam station to help trains run on time.
Right now, trains get delayed, especially near a place called Thiruvalangadu, causing problems for people using the trains.
The railway already improved the Arakkonam station in 2018, which made trains run better.
Some commuters hope the railway will also run trains more often, but others are experiencing delays and lack of signal issues.
Southern Railway plans to construct two additional tracks beyond Arakkonam station.
The project aims to improve the efficiency of EMU and express trains in the west section.
Work is likely to commence in July.
Commuters experience delays, particularly near Thiruvalangadu station.
Arakkonam Station Yard was recently remodelled to boost efficiency.
- Who
- Southern Railway
- What
- Construction of two additional tracks
- When
- Work expected to begin in July
- Where
- Beyond Arakkonam railway station, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To ease congestion and improve the efficiency of EMU and express train services
Southern Railway
Commuters
Train Frequency and Service Quality
Southern Railway
Some commuters complain of reduced suburban services and daily delays.
Commuters
Some commuters from Tiruvallur and Avadi want increased train services, especially during peak hours.
- Project Goal
- Enhance operational efficiency of EMU and express trains
- Location
- Beyond Arakkonam Station
- Commuter Complaints
- Delays, especially near Thiruvalangadu station
- Recent Upgrade
- Arakkonam Station Yard remodelling in May 2018
- Impacted Trains
- EMU trains and mail/express trains
