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Posted: Apr 27 2015 (16:28)
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Palakkad-Pollachi line gauge conversion over.The much-awaited gauge conversion between Palakkad and Pollachi to enhance rail connectivity between north Kerala and pilgrim centres such as Rameswaram, Erwadi, Madurai, and Palani in Southern Tamil Nadu is finally turning into a reality with the Railways preparing to conduct a trial run in three weeks’ time.
Railway officials said almost all work on the gauge conversion was over and just finishing touches were remaining. Of the 54-km stretch, 22 km are in Tamil Nadu. The rest of the stretch is in Kerala spreading between Meenkara dam and Palakkad Town railway station. Work on all the five stations, including Palakkad town station, and locoshed at Vadakannikapuram, has been completed. “It was a long-drawn...
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Railway officials said almost all work on the gauge conversion was over and just finishing touches were remaining. Of the 54-km stretch, 22 km are in Tamil Nadu. The rest of the stretch is in Kerala spreading between Meenkara dam and Palakkad Town railway station. Work on all the five stations, including Palakkad town station, and locoshed at Vadakannikapuram, has been completed. “It was a long-drawn...
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Any updates on the Pollachi - Palakkad town gauge conversion, please ? Any possible dates for speed trials ?