Train timings in Chennai to be Ideal
Posted on: 12/Dec/2012 10:56:30 AM
The user groups allege that ECoR has managed to play spoilsport. The timings of the Visakhapatnam – Chennai train is the same as the already running Bhubaneswar – Chennai weekly (which was extended from Visakhapatnam in the past). But, the Puri – Chennai weekly express, which was already introduced, was completely given different timings. The train, which arrives here at 1.30 a.m., was not getting adequate patronage of Visakhapatnam passengers due to the odd hours. Those watching the developments allege that the days and timings of operation were intentionally chosen by ECoR, using its zonal powers, ignoring the interests of Visakhapatnam.
For the welfare of the Chennaities and for the Andhra passengers Minister for State for Commerce and Industries D. Purandeswari, who represents Visakhapatnam in Lok Sabha, and Minister of State for Railways Kotla Suryaprakash Reddy should intervene immediately in the matter and ensure that the timings and days of operations are modified before its introduction, feel those watching the developments.
The train should leave on Sundays around 4 p.m. to reach Chennai by 6 a.m. on Mondays. said by Railway officials.
