A view of the suburban prepare in Arakkonam. Indian Railways has authorized Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling mission at a price of ₹993 crore. File
| Photograph Credit score: B. Jothi Ramalingam
Indian Railways has authorized the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling mission at a price of ₹993 crore. The stretch is about 68 kms. The Arakkonam-Chengalpattu is a crucial Chennai suburban round rail community connecting Chennai Seashore, Tambaram, Chengalpattu and Arakkonam.
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw acknowledged that the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Venture will play a major function in easing congestion on the busy Chennai suburban rail community. It additionally improves punctuality and operational effectivity.
Mr. Vaishnaw stated the mission will strengthen each passenger and freight motion which advantages transportation of key commodities together with cement, cars, foodgrains, iron and metal.
At current, the present double line part is working at a excessive stage of capability utilisation, and visitors is anticipated to extend additional within the coming years, necessitating further infrastructure augmentation. The doubling work will assist scale back detention time of trains, enhance punctuality and improve the frequency of suburban providers.
The stretch serves a number of massive corporations in Mahindra World Metropolis, Sriperumbudur, Oragadam and Irungattukottai. The Arakkonam-Chengalpattu stretch will even assist vital car, cement and manufacturing industries. The proposed Parandur Airport mission close to Kancheepuram can also be situated near the alignment, additional growing the strategic significance of the route.
“The mission is anticipated to strengthen suburban and freight connectivity, assist regional industrial development and supply quicker, safer and extra dependable transportation providers,” Mr. Vaishnaw stated.
Printed – Might 19, 2026 11:34 am IST
