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19/08/2014
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Line Doubling - MDU - TEN - NGC - CAPE/TVC
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news says MDU - TN new line works are started ...
it passes thru APK (Aruppukkottai) ...
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I feel there is no need for MDU - TDN - APK line ...
just Line doubling of MDU - VPT stretch along with byepass line at VPT junction on VPT - APK - MNM line would suffice the requirement of MDU - TN goods traffic ... if more freight traffic exists, MDU - VPT line may be tripled ...
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that is : freight passes thru MDU - TDN - VPT byepass - APK - TN ... distance would be about 20 - 30 Kms extra ... time also would be 20 - 30 mins. extra.. but cost by way of land acquirement, would be saved in this stretch (TDN - APK) where in Madurai Airport exists and land acquirement cost would be more ...
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also, if at all, madurai airport requires to be connected by rail, TDN - MDU Airport small line of 4 Kms total may be laid ...
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benefit: land acquirement cost from TDN - APK would be reduced drastically ...
the same funds can be used for MDU - TDN - TMQ - VPT second/ third line or VPT - MNM electrification ...
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wats say????
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rojaRAJU, O+
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