Parangipettai (PO) Railway Station Needs To Be Revived

The grievances of the people of around 50 villages surrounding Parangipettai (PO) railway station are kindly addressed in the form of application, herewith to the relevant departments concerned.

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grievances stated here below:
1. The express / mail / super-fast trains (as listed below*) should be made to halt in this station as it was before the introduction of the broad-gauge line like these trains stopping at the Chidambaram (CDM) railway station. Although not all trains, at least daily trains should be stopped.
2. The railway platform should be elevated and extended too length wise.
3. The reservation counter that was functioning earlier should resume its function.
4. The electric lamps should be repaired.
5. The RailTel internet service should be available to the public.
6. The basic amenities like drinking water, rest rooms and waiting hall have to be made.
7. The Railway timetable and information sign board are necessary for regular passengers with other facilities like automatic ticket vending machines, ATM machines, information kiosks, LCD screens, internet cafes and TV advertising panels.
8. In order to prevent possible crimes and illegal activities the CCTV cameras have to be fixed wherever necessary.
9. The places around the station are to be maintained properly. The unnecessary bushes in the vicinity should be cleared off.
10. Considering the overall safety of the passengers, there must be an Iron fencing around the station.
11. The main paths / roads leading to the station are to be maintained properly from time to time.
12. The station’s new building, now in a worst condition should be restored back to its proper use or normal functioning.
13. Permanent railway employees should be appointed.
14. The old double / triple track system existed before the construction of the broad-gauge railway line can be reintroduced.
15. The housing quarters of the employees could be constructed close to the station.
16. If the east coast services are to be commenced, due importance must be given to Parangipettai (PO) railway station.

The old removed schemes have to restored back because the schemes were removed without the consent of the general public.

We have been struggling hard for years to redeem the lost schemes for the welfare of the general public. Therefore, we believe that our just grievances will be heard by the railway authorities and subsequent actions will be taken at the earliest possible.

On behalf of the thousands of travelers who use the trains every day, I hope you and your government will consider this request of us. I would therefore request your kind intervention to take necessary action in this regard.

With regards,
Yours sincerely,
A.B. Khaleel Ahmed Baaqavee

*List of 34 express / mail / super-fast trains: 11017, 11018, 15119, 15120, 16105, 16106, 16175, 16176, 16179, 16180, 16185, 16186, 16191, 16192, 16779, 16780, 16793, 16794, 16795, 16796, 16851, 16852, 16861, 16862, 16863, 16864, 16865, 16866, 17407, 17408, 18495, 18496, 22623 & 22624.