(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to reduce the travel time of Thoothukudi-Nellai train since the cost of ticket in this train has increased but the travel time of the train remains the same as it was earlier; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) & (b) 06667 - Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli Unreserved Special has been speeded up 25 minutes and 06668 - Tirunelveli- Thoothukudi Unreserved Special has been speeded up by 15 minutes w.e.f 08.11.2021. Further, speeding-up of train services is a constant endeavour and continuous process on Indian Railways, which is dependent on various factors including constant optimization of the investments made by Railways in modernization of technology, induction of high powered locos/ modern coaches and better tracks.
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