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Madurai-Thoothukudi Railway line project not shelved : Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

By Chennaivision on January 16, 2025

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has clarified that there are no land-related issues from the Tamil Nadu government concerning the Madurai-Thoothukudi rail project, following confusion that arose from a recent press briefing. On January 10, during a press meet at Integral Coach Factory in Perambur, the Union Railway Minister responded to questions from the media regarding several projects in Tamil… Continue reading "Madurai-Thoothukudi Railway line project not shelved : Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw"

Madurai–Thoothukudi BG line scrapped due to TN Government opposition

By Chennaivision on January 11, 2025

In a surprising development, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that the construction of the 143.5-km broad-gauge (BG) railway line from Madurai to Thoothukudi via Aruppukottai has been scrapped due to opposition from the Tamil Nadu government. The project, which had been under construction since 2016 by the Southern Railway’s construction unit, now faces an uncertain future.… Continue reading "Madurai–Thoothukudi BG line scrapped due to TN Government opposition"

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Madurai-Thoothukudi Railway line project not shelved : Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Madurai–Thoothukudi BG line scrapped due to TN Government opposition