NEW RAILWAYS NEW TAMILNADU A progressive journey since 2014-2021* Parliamentary Constituency

*upto 31.03.2021 PREFACE

Indian Railways is heralding a new era working for a turnaround in the system. To cater to the diverse rail needs of the burgeoning populace, an array of modern facilities and services are being inducted into the system progressively. Railways has achieved many significant milestones in the past 7 years. 3529 Route Kilometrage of Southern Railway network, accounting for about 70%, has been electrified till March 2021. Piloting with a passenger-centric vision, Southern Railway operated over 1303 Trains per day and transported over 800 million passengers annually in the pre-pandemic times. During the unprecedented nation-wide lockdown in 2020, Southern Railway, with its well formulated strategies to combat COVID-19, geared up to operate 507 Shramik Specials for the benefit of interstate workers and stranded persons. Besides, the zone has also been running special trains, workmen specials apart from special freight and Parcel services since last year. The dedicated team of railway officials are working relentlessly, focussing on developing infrastructure, enhancing capacity, operating passenger-friendly train services and ensuring safety, security and cleanliness. This booklet is aimed at listing out some of the important accomplishments in recent past and current projects in the constituency. We also seek your co-operation towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and to maintain cleanliness in rail premises. INPUTS BY RAILWAY IN POLLACHI PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY

POLLACHI PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY

A. ASSEMBLY SEGMENTS : Thondamuthur, , Pollachi, , and B. WORKS COMPLETED IN LAST SEVEN YEARS : B1. Infrastructure Development :  Gauge conversion of - - Udumalaipettai - Pollachi- Podanur section &Pollachi - Meenaskhipuram - Town section  Commissioning of new yard arrangements with electronic interlocking and 3 Platforms at Pollachi station under gauge conversion on 15-07-2015  Commissioning of goods shed with full rake unloading facilities at Pollachi station under gauge conversion on 07.01.2016 ROB /Subway works completed Under Gauge Conversion:  Road Over Bridge in lieu of LC No.3 near Pollachi station Deposit at a cost of ₹ 17.72 crore  Pollachi - Podanur section- Proposed limited UseSubway in lieu of unmanned LC No.127 between Pollachi - Kinathukadavu stations at a cost of ₹1.5 crore  Pollachi - Podanur section - Limited UseSubway in lieu of unmanned LC No.142 between Pollachi - Kinathukadavu stations at a cost of ₹1.5 crore  Pollachi - Podanur section - Limited UseSubway in lieu of unmanned LC No.141 between Pollachi - Kinathukadavu stations at a cost of ₹ 1.49 crore  Pollachi - Podanur section - Limited UseSubway in lieu of unmanned LC No.138 between Pollachi - Kinathukadavu stations at a cost of ₹1.82 crore  Palakkad - Pollachi section - Limited UseSubway in lieu of LC No.1, 2, 26 and Pollachi - Podanur section LC No.119,124 at a cost of ₹ 4 crore  Palakkad - Pollachi Section - Provision of Limited Use Subway in lieu of LC No.8 between Anaimalai-Minachipuram stations at a cost of ₹ 79 lakh B2. Passenger Amenities  One Foot Over Bridge at at a cost of ₹7 3 lakh  Waiting Hall at Ettimadai at a cost of ₹ 3 lakh  Additional one number water cooler provided in Platform 4 at a cost of ₹1 lakh  Raising of Platform to high level at Pollachi at a cost of ₹ 50 lakh  Extension of Platforms at Ettimadai at a cost of ₹ 30 lakh  20 Nos. LED lights of various wattages provided in various stations over Pollachi constituency  New waiting hall with Mother feeding room at Podanur at the cost of ` 30 lakhs INPUTS BY RAILWAY IN POLLACHI PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY

POLLACHI PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY

 Improvements to Bathroom, Toilet, Backyard in quarters at Podanur at the cost of ₹ 20 lakhs  Electronic Interlocking was installed at Podanur  Data Logger was provided at Karamadai&Mettupalaiyam  Data Logger was Provided at Podanur Station  Touch Screen and PA System provided at Podanur  Provision of High Mast light at Podanur at the cost of₹5 lakhs  Provision for Mini Platform Shelters at Madukkarai station at a cost of ₹ 7 lakh  Provision for Mini Platform Shelters at Ettimadai station at a cost of ₹ 7 lakh  Wi-Fi facility at Pollachi,Kinathukadavu railway stations  Wi-Fi facility at Podanur, Meenakshipuram, Ettimadai and Madukkarai  New waiting hall with Mother feeding room at Podanur at the cost of ` 30 lakhs

C. ONGOING WORKS :  Road Over Bridge in lieu of LC No.156 between Podanur - Shoranur stations at a cost of ₹ 54.49 crore

Pollachi Railway Station

Udumalaipettai Railway Station