Railways to withdraw Duronto Express on the Coimbatore-Chennai-Coimbatore
Posted on: 16/Oct/2013 4:34:40 PM
Southern Railways have decided to cancel the service of Duronto Express on the Coimbatore — Chennai — Coimbatore because of the poor patronage. Southern Railway has written to the Railway Board to convert the Duronto into either a day super fast train or run it as Shatabdi Express with four more halts en route in order to increase patronage.Orders from the Railway Board were expected anytime.The Duronto introduced on January 27, 2011 will, in all probability, make its last journey from Coimbatore and Chennai Central on December 9.
Railway users pointed out that old coaches, unhygienic conditions and the quality of food offered to the passengers went against the continuation of the service.
Another reason cited for the poor patronage was that the service ran neck to neck with Kovai Express and passengers always had the option to travel on the same route at a much lesser fare.
Southern Railway decides to stop reservation from December 11
