(a) whether a train was operating between Chennai and Mayiladudurai before conversion of Metre
gauge line to Broad gauge line;
(b) if so, the reasons for not restoring the above railways service after above conversion to
Broad gauge line;
(c) the steps taken to restore and modernise the above service via Chidambaram, Cuddaore,
Virdhachalam on above railway line; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY)
(a) to (d) Prior to gauge conversion, there was no exclusive train between Chennai Egmore and
Mayiladutturai. However, 5 pairs of Express trains and 7 pairs of passenger trains were operated
from Chennai Egmore via Mayiladutturai to various destinations.
After gauge conversion, at present, 13 pairs of Express trains and 4 pairs of Passenger
trains are operated from Chennai Egmore via Cuddalore-Chidambaram-Mayiladutturai to various
destinations.