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Congress MP Vijay Vasanth Moves Adjournment Motion Over Tamil Nadu Railway Infra, Fund Allocation

New Delhi [India]: Congress MP from Kanyakumari, Vijayakumar alias Vijay Vasanth, on Tuesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, demanding a discussion on railway infrastructure development and fund allocation for Tamil Nadu.

Key Issues Raised by MP Vijay Vasanth:

📌 Slow Execution of Railway Projects Despite ₹6,626 Crore Allocation

  • Tamil Nadu was allocated ₹6,626 crore for railway projects.
  • However, execution has been slow, with delays in implementation affecting commuters.
  • Several projects are either stalled or progressing at a sluggish pace, leading to concerns about transparency and efficiency.

📌 Political and Bureaucratic Delays Hindering Railway Growth

  • The MP accused the Union Government of blocking or delaying critical railway projects in Tamil Nadu.
  • These delays have impeded the state’s growth and prevented the expansion of vital railway infrastructure.

📌 Demand for New Express Trains & Improved Rail Services

  • Tamil Nadu needs at least 10 new express trains annually to meet rising demand.
  • However, the introduction of new services has been far too slow, causing overcrowding and inconvenience to commuters.

📌 Concerns Over Unreserved Coaches & Senior Citizens’ Concessions

  • There is an urgent need to increase the number of unreserved coaches to accommodate daily passengers.
  • The MP urged the government to reinstate travel fare concessions for senior citizens, which were discontinued earlier.

📌 Issues with MEMU Rail Services & Speed Restrictions

  • The MEMU rail service connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kumari Nellai districts is progressing at a slow pace.
  • The Chennai-Kanyakumari rail route (160 km stretch) faces speed restrictions, affecting travel efficiency.
  • The MP called for higher train speeds to enhance commuter convenience and tourism.

📌 Kavach Safety System & Railway Station Redevelopment Delays

  • Kavach, the railway safety system, has seen slow implementation, with only 600 km of the sanctioned 1,460 km completed.
  • Station redevelopment projects under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (covering Egmore, Madurai, and Kanyakumari) have made minimal progress.
  • Of the ₹2,498 crore allocated for upgrading 77 stations, the utilization remains inadequate.

MP’s Demand to the Government

🔹 Expedite stalled railway projects and ensure timely execution.
🔹 Introduce new express trains to address growing demand.
🔹 Increase unreserved coaches and reinstate senior citizen travel concessions.
🔹 Speed up the implementation of the MEMU rail service.
🔹 Remove speed restrictions on the Chennai-Kanyakumari route.
🔹 Ensure effective use of funds for railway station redevelopment and safety measures.

Conclusion

MP Vijay Vasanth’s adjournment motion highlights key railway infrastructure challenges in Tamil Nadu. With commuter demand rising, the government’s immediate intervention is necessary to enhance railway services, boost connectivity, and ensure efficient utilization of funds.

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