‘Shuttle service’ between Villupuram, Puducherry sought

VILLUPURAM/PUDUCHERRY: Leader of the Pattali Makkal Katchi in Parliament M. Ramadass has requested the Railway Ministry to introduce a “shuttle service” between Villupuram and Puducherry.

In a letter to Union Railway Minister, he said that as the gauge conversion between Puducherry and Villupuram was complete, shuttle train service could be introduced thrice a day. He also requested the Minister to introduce a daily express train from Puducherry to Bangalore via Villupuram, Vriddhachalam and Salem.

“Since both Puducherry and Bangalore are emerging as Information Technology cities, such a service will facilitate the exchange of experts. This will help the economy of both,” he said.

Mr. Ramadass also requested the Minister to explore the possibility of connecting Mahe and Yanam with Puducherry through new trains.

A new service could be introduced from Puducherry to Mahe via Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Salem, Coimbatore and Calicut.

Mr. Ramadass said the Kakinada-Chennai Express could be extended to Puducherry for the benefit of people visiting Yanam.