Industrialists in Coimbatore urge development of Podanur Railway station for industries development

The industrialists here stated that the development of Podanur Railway Station in Coimbatore will be a significant step towards development of industries in city and the process should begin at the earliest.


Coimbatore: The industrialists have stated that devlopment of Podanur Railway station is important for thedevelopment of industries in Coimbatore.

The industries have opined that the development of Podanur railway station will play a very important role in the industrial development of Coimbatore in the coming years and it is necessary to start these works at the earliest.

Coimbatore is famous internationally in various industries including textiles, automobile components, casting, wet grinder, motor pumpset, engineering products etc. Apart from industry, Coimbatore district is also world-famous in various fields including education, tourism, medicine, information technology etc. Despite the claim to fame, none of the railway stations except the main railway station in Coimbatore have been upgraded to a significant extent in view of the increasing population.

Coimbatore railway station is used by 25,000 people every day. The problem of traffic congestion is increasing day by day due to the Central Railway station located in the heart of the city. Due to the increasing population, various industrial activities have started functioning more in the suburbs.

Industrial Development Projects are being taken up, especially in the surrounding areas of Podanur Railway Station including Kinathukadavu, Malumichampatti and Echanari. At present, a large number of trains from Kerala to various parts of the country are run through Podanur railway station, however, most of these trains do not stop at Podanur railway station. Therefore, in view the future industrial development, the railways should take steps to improve Podanur railway station same as the Central at the earliest, steps to stop trains at this station and introduce new trains through Podanur railway station.



Kongu Global Forum (KGF) Director, T. Nandakumar said that Podanur Railway Station has started gaining importance in the surrounding areas with the industrial development work being undertaken in Coimbatore city. In view of the increasing population, an integrated bus stand is being constructed at Vellalore near Pothanur to solve the problem of traffic congestion.

He thus wanted the railway administration to take steps to improve the Pothanur railway station at the earliest keeping in view the future industrial development.

"Since the British era, the Podanur railway station and surrounding areas have had various facilities including better infrastructure, space, signal and tele-communication training centre. Therefore, new development works can be easily undertaken at Podanur railway station."

He added that there is no doubt that Podanur railway station will play a major role in reducing congestion at Coimbatore railway station in the coming years and pave way for industrial growth reducing traffic congestion.

VIBGYOR High Hosts Coimbatore Cyclothon to Promote a Drug-Free Society; Lydian Nadhaswaram encourages students to say no to drugs

VIBGYOR High Coimbatore and Cycle Lounge organised a drug-free society awareness cyclothon with students, parents, cycli...

Coimbatore Corporation Vaccinates 700 Street Dogs Against Rabies

Coimbatore Corporation conducted a special vaccination camp in West and East zones where 700 street dogs were vaccinated...

Coimbatore Corporation Census 2027 Reaches 90 percent Completion; ICCC Helpline Numbers Announced for Missed Houses

The first phase of House Listing Census 2027 in Coimbatore Corporation areas has reached 90 percent completion. ICCC hel...

Amaravathi Dam Water Level Rises to 57.52 Feet; Thirumoorthy Dam Records 33.79 Feet

The water level in Amaravathi dam in Tiruppur district has risen to 57.52 feet due to continuous inflow. Thirumoorthy da...

Coimbatore District Dams See Water Level Surge: August 22 Update

Water inflow has significantly increased in Aliyar, Parambikulam, and Sholayar dams in Coimbatore district due to southw...

21 kg of Ganja Seized in Kovilpalayam; Repeat Offender Arrested

Coimbatore District Police seized around 21 kg of ganja during a vehicle check in the Kovilpalayam police station limits...