(a) whether the Government is having any proposal to extend the Coimbatore-Mangalore Intercity Express (22609/ 22610) to Nagercoil and to introduce an overnight train service from Kanyakumari to Mettupalayam via Palani for the benefit of people of southern States and pilgrims;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken/to be taken on this proposal?