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Blog Entry# 1555846
Posted: Aug 02 2015 (09:39)

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Aug 02 2015 (07:16)   “Name a train as Kalam Express” - TAMIL NADU - The Hindu
 

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An express train from Rameswaram, the birthplace of the late President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, should be named as ‘Kalam Express,’ said Tuticorin District Passengers’ Welfare Association....

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Aug 03 2015 (15:01)
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Naming of trains to human persons is not acceptable as policy by IR... otherwise, Gandhi Express, Shastri Express, Ambedkar Express, and even Vajpayee Express etc.. would come into fray... that should not be the situation... that is why a train was not named 'Thiruvallular Express' but termed 'Thirukkural Express', I suppose ...
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