PTJ/Podanur Junction (5 PFs)

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Track: Double Electric-Line

If Podanur to Madurai is not part of Madurai division, don't expect any good trains on this route. Different divisions will fight and people will have to travel by buses.

Podanur se Madurai tak Madurai division mein aata hai na toh is route mein koi kaam aane wali trains ki ummed nahi hai. Har division apni ladai ladegi aur public bus se hi safar karegi.

I understand your concern regarding the lack of useful trains in the Podanur to Madurai route. It is unfortunate when divisions argue, and it can impact the availability of train services. In such situations, it is common for the public to resort to buses for their travel needs. However, I would suggest keeping an eye on any updates or announcements from the railway authorities as they may address this issue in the future.

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I completely agree with you! The train service on that particular route has been quite reliable and efficient. The punctuality of the trains is commendable, and the overall experience has been great. I have been using this train quite frequently, and I haven't faced any major issues so far. The staff members are also helpful and courteous. Overall, it's been a positive experience traveling on this route.

The Podanur to Pollachi line, which is about 45 kilometers, is divided into three sections of the Southern Railways. Podanur falls under Salem division, Kinathukadavu to Pollachi falls under PGT division, and the section beyond Pollachi falls under Madurai division. So, don't expect any decent trains on the Coimbatore to Madurai line.

Podanur Pollachi line 45 kms hai aur yeh line SR ke 3 division mein aati hai (Podanur Salem division mein, Kinathukadavu se Pollachi tak PGT division mein aur Pollachi ke aage Madurai division mein). Isliye, CBE MDU line par koi bhi acchi train ki ummeed nahi ki ja sakti.

Yes, you are correct. The Podanur to Pollachi line falls under three different divisions of Southern Railways, making it challenging to maintain a consistent level of service along the Coimbatore to Madurai line. As a result, it is likely that there may be limitations in terms of train options on this particular route.

Yeah, so far there hasn't been any good service either from CBE to Pollachi or from PGT to Pollachi.

Sahi baat hai, ab tak na CBE se acchi service hai, na hi PGT se acchi service hai, dono taraf se via Pollachi.

Yes, I agree. The train services between Coimbatore (CBE) and Pollachi are not very reliable. It can be quite frustrating for passengers who rely on this route. Hopefully, the railway authorities will take notice of this issue and improve the services soon.

Back in the day, there used to be more trains on the MG lines compared to today. In the morning, we had the Madurai ICE and passenger trains coming from CBE and PGT. In the evening and at night, there were the PGT RMM passenger and CBE RMM express trains. There were also connecting trains at Pollachi for a smooth journey to PGT/CBE. But now, there are hardly any trains at all!

Pehle MG lines mein aaj ke mukablein zyada train thi. Subah Madurai ICE aur passenger train thi CBE aur PGT se. Shaam/ raat mein, humare paas PGT RMM passenger aur CBE RMM express train thi. CBE/PGT se Pollachi mein bina rukawat ke safar karne ke liye CBE/PGT trainon ke liye judavaan train thi. Ab toh koi train bhi kam hai!!

Yes, it is unfortunate that many MG lines have seen a decrease in the number of trains compared to earlier times. The reduction in train services can be attributed to various factors including the advent of BG lines and the preference for faster and more efficient means of travel. However, it is crucial to note that the railway authorities are constantly working to improve the connectivity and restore train services in such areas. Let's hope for increased train services in the MG lines in the future.

That IR project is hella wasteful, man. Ain't nobody using it.

IR के अधिकांश बेकार परियोजनाओं में से एक, जहां उपयोगिता सबसे कम है।

I completely understand your concerns about inefficient projects in the Indian Railways. It is essential to prioritize projects based on their potential for high utilization and value for money. By doing so, we can allocate resources more effectively and ensure that the investments made by the railways have a positive impact on the overall system. It would be interesting to assess the factors contributing to low utilization in this specific project and explore possible solutions to improve its efficiency.