Absence of direct trains from Karaikal, Nagapattinam, and Velankanni to key destinations in southern and western districts of Tamil Nadu remains a major concern for people of the coastal towns.
Repeated demands seeking the introduction of rail services to Madurai, Erode, Salem, Coimbatore, and Tirunelveli from any of the above towns are yet to be considered, say travellers.
Karaikal, Nagore, Velankanni, and Tirunallar are major pilgrimage centres attracting devotees from various parts of Tamil Nadu besides those from other States as well. However, none of these towns have direct rail services to Madurai, Erode, Coimbatore, and Tirunelveli, said S. Mohan, president, Nagore Nagapattinam Rail Users’ Association.
