Here are some recent updates on the Karaikal-Peralam railway line project ¹ ² ³:
- The Karaikal-Peralam new line project is progressing at a steady pace with the majority of minor bridges along the stretch having been completed.
- The project, which is being executed by the construction branch of the Southern Railway, involves the construction of new station buildings, one major bridge, 77 minor bridges, one road over bridge, one road under bridge, and 21 limited-use subways.
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more... The entire project, including the electrification of the 23.55 km stretch, is being executed at a cost of ₹320.64 crore, sanctioned by the Railway Board in New Delhi.
- The section will be served by six stations: Peralam, Ambagarattur (halt), Pattakudi (halt), Tirunallar, Karai-Kovilpattu (halt), and Karaikal.
- The project connects Karaikal in Puducherry with Peralam in Tiruvarur district.
- A metre gauge line that existed between Karaikal and Peralam was closed in the mid-1980s, and the track was removed.
- The new broad-gauge line will restore the rail link between Karaikal and Peralam after a gap of over three decades.
- The new line will significantly save journey time to Karaikal from Mayiladuthurai.
- The revival of the rail link will provide connectivity to Thirunallar, home to the famous Saneeswarar temple, attracting devotees from various parts of the country.
- Peralam station will become a railway junction once the new line is commissioned....