Union Minister L. Murugan Submits Petition for Double Railway Line via Coimbatore's Periyanaickenpalayam

Union Minister L. Murugan met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on July 4 to submit a petition for a double railway line from Mettupalayam to Coimbatore via Periyanaickenpalayam, addressing a long-standing demand from local residents and organizations.


Coimbatore: Union Minister of State L. Murugan has taken a significant step towards addressing a long-standing demand of the people of Coimbatore district. On July 4, he met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to submit a petition requesting the construction of a double railway line from Mettupalayam to Coimbatore Railway Station via Periyanaickenpalayam.

The demand for a double railway line along this route has been a persistent one, voiced by various organizations and residents of Mettupalayam and Karamadai areas for many years. The proposed project aims to enhance rail connectivity and improve transportation facilities in the region.

Minister L. Murugan's initiative to personally meet with the Railway Minister and submit the petition demonstrates the government's attention to the infrastructure needs of Coimbatore district. The proposed double railway line, if implemented, could significantly boost the region's economic growth and provide better travel options for the local population.

The outcome of this petition and the Railway Ministry's response are eagerly awaited by the residents of Coimbatore, particularly those in Mettupalayam and Karamadai areas. The development of such infrastructure projects is crucial for the overall progress of the region and could pave the way for improved connectivity between Mettupalayam and Coimbatore city.

Coimbatore Power Cut Tomorrow (19.09.2026): 13 Areas to Be Affected

Coimbatore will face a power cut tomorrow, September 19, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm due to monthly maintenance work at the...

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Inspects Small Bridge in P.K. Puthur

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja, along with Deputy Mayor R Vetriselvan, inspected a small bridge bui...

Air India Express to Launch Twice-Daily Coimbatore-Bengaluru Flights from October 25; Coimbatore NXT Push pays off

Air India Express will introduce twice-daily Coimbatore-Bengaluru flights starting in phases from October 25, becoming f...

Vacant Plot Owners Get 15 Days to Clean Up or Pay Penalty: Coimbatore Corporation

The Coimbatore Corporation has urged vacant plot owners to remove garbage, waste and overgrown bushes and keep their pre...

Coimbatore Tribal School HM Suspended Over Alleged Beating of Student

A headmistress of a Government Tribal Residential Middle School (GTRMS) at Kunjur near Palamalai in Coimbatore has been...

Coimbatore Airport's ₹2,200-Crore Expansion Clears NITI Aayog, Cabinet Nod Awaited

Coimbatore International Airport’s ₹2,200-crore expansion master plan has secured NITI Aayog approval and awaits Cabinet...