Indian Railways — Parangipettai (PO) Railway Station Needs To Be Revived

Address:

Rail Bhawan, Rafi Marg. New Delhi - 110 001

From:
A.B. Khaleel Ahmed Baaqavee,
“N.K.N Manzil”, 13/15, Beach East Street,
Parangi Pettai - 608502,
Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu.
+91 [protected] / [protected] | [protected]@gmail.com

To:
Shri. Piyush Goyal,
Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Govt. of India,
Rail Bhawan, Rafi Marg.
New Delhi - 110 001.

Respected Shri. Piyush Goyalji Ji,

Sub.: Parangipettai (PO) Railway Station Needs To Be Revived

Parangipettai, historically called Porto Novo ("New Port" in Portuguese) an important and a big town in Cuddalore District, Tamilnadu, has played a major role in the pride of our nation’s history. Now the basic rights being taken away, the town will be again known for its bitterness or hostility in the proud history of Tamilnadu and the Nation at large.

Parangipettai Railway station is in Cuddalore district making it an important and primary railway station in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Around 8 trains pass through Parangipettai railway station.

Parangipettai railway station code is (PO). Parangipettai railway station is well connected with the entire city through easy conveyance options. As part of one of the busiest and populated Indian states, Tamil Nadu, the Parangipettai railway station is known amongst the top hundred train ticket booking and train traveling stations of the Indian Railway. The total number of trains that pass through Parangipettai (PO) is 60.

The Parangipettai (PO) railway station, graded as NSG 6, is more income generating station than all other age-old nearby stations. As per RTI report, the total annual revenue of Parangipettai Railway Station from eight passenger trains (Nos. 56513, 56514, 56873, 56874, 56875, 56876, 56877 & 56878) according to Southern Railway[protected] comes around 10 Lakhs per year. But, the annual income of Puthuchathiram (PUC) is around only one Lakh or something. Alappakkam (ALP) around only 2 Lakhs or something and Kille (KLL) around only 4 Lakhs or something (copy enclosed).

From this it is clear that the highest income is from our big town, Parangipettai (PO). The peoples of Parangipettai have been fighting for their basic rights, like the Platforms to be raised for improved facilities and the express trains to be halted in the said stations.
At the same time, in Puthuchathiram (PUC) a private thermal power plant is given more importance with improved platform facilities and the four gauges better renovated by the Southern Railway. Compared to Parangipettai (PO), the annual revenue is much much less.

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.
The 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 o[censored]s. 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.

Encl.: Copy of RTI report

Cc:
1. Southern Railway, Tiruchchirappalli Division
2. Dr. Thol. Thirumavalavan, Member of Parliament, Chidambaram Constituency, Tamilnadu
3. Passenger Welfare Departments / Committees of Indian Railways