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Blog Entry# 6149389
Posted: Aug 07 (19:03)

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Aug 07 (19:02)   Chennai's Fourth Terminal: Perambur Choice Sparks Controversy

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Commuters unhappy over choice of Perambur as Chennai’s fourth terminalPremium

Southern Railway is facing criticism for its decision to make Perambur the fourth railway terminal in Chennai. Many commuters and social activists believe Perambur is unsuitable due to inadequate infrastructure, traffic congestion, and its proximity to Basin Bridge station, which experiences similar operational challenges. They suggest alternative locations like Tiruvallur, Pattabiram,...
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Arakkonam, or Royapuram, citing better infrastructure, land availability, and connectivity. The railway official justifies the choice of Perambur due to its proximity to Loco Works, Carriage Works, and the Integral Coach Factory, allowing for land utilization without acquisition. The official also emphasizes the need to accommodate 26-car rakes, which other options lack. Villivakkam was ruled out due to limited land availability. Despite previous considerations of Salt Cotaurs and Royapuram, Perambur was ultimately selected as a satellite terminal to Central due to land constraints and flood risk in the Central area.

Chennai mein chautha railway terminal banne ke liye Perambur ko chuna gaya hai, lekin is decision se kai log khush nahi hain. Commuters aur social activists ka kehna hai ki Perambur mein infrastructure kaafi kam hai, traffic bahut zyada hai, aur Basin Bridge station jaise problems bhi wahan hain. Unka suggestion...
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hai ki Tiruvallur, Pattabiram, Arakkonam ya Royapuram jaise jagah pe terminal banaya jaaye. Unka kehna hai ki in jagah pe better infrastructure, land, aur connectivity hai. Railway official ka kehna hai ki Perambur isliye chuna gaya kyunki ye Loco Works, Carriage Works, aur ICF ke paas hai, jisse bina land acquire kiye terminal banaya ja sakta hai. Unka kehna hai ki 26-car rakes ko chalane ke liye bhi Perambur ek acha option hai. Villivakkam ko isliye reject kiya gaya kyunki wahan land kam hai. Salt Cotaurs aur Royapuram pe bhi socha gaya, lekin Perambur ko Central ka satellite terminal banaya gaya kyunki Central ke aas-paas land kam hai aur flood ka risk bhi hai.
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I was talking hypothetically. Instead of creating a new problem (Perambur terminal south of suburban lines) to solve the existing one, a better way would be just linking all suburban lines at Beach and making MAS a dedicated railhead for only long-distance trains.

Only disadvantage is It will reduce the number of goods/regular trains plying via MSB.

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regular Trains from MAS could halt at Perambur, Avadi, Tiruvallur etc. while North-bound trains could halt at Tiruvottriyur etc for passengers in the suburbs.

With Avadi, you have a chance to make it a multi-modal hub if the State government can be roped in. Ambattur has accessibility issues which can be solved by creating an entrance from the North with the CTH road.
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The present suburban traffic had been restructured to originate the West Suburban lines at Central and North Suburban lines to Beach.

It's true what you've said about the West Suburban line. Functionally, a huge number of passengers from the West line cross over from MAS Suburban to Park Station (or Park Town for the MRTS line).

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fact, same is the case for the north line but soon, all services would be routed to MSB and not MAS to eliminate the bottleneck at BBQ. This way the North line is connected to the South line at MSB. North-South is additionally supplemented by the Wimco Nagar Airport Metro Line.

The West-North connection (not that there is sizeable amount of traffic to warrant it) does not exist for suburban trains while a lot of long-distance trains can now bypass MAS in this arrangement. This system is bound to disrupt the flow of traffic for such a terminal and vice-versa.
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Aug 18 (20:27)
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getting rid of suburban from central would create so many problems. With metro developing Wimco nagar might get stops for north bound train due metro connectivity. As Tambaram will be eventually filled, some more terminal infrastructure should be needed. As phase 2 connects perambut I feel some good chances r there. Avadi is very much cramped and Ambattur RS and BS totally different ways.
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Well, MAS is set to lose the North suburban trains to MSB in any case.

Axing the West line from MAS would make life difficult for commuters (myself including) without doubt. I would need to switch at Washermanpet metro to transit to MAS which would set me back by 10-15 mins and the additional metro fare compared to present.

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diverting the west line as well would make Beach station a single point hub for all suburban lines and MRTS for connecting passengers. I've already touched upon what this would mean for the capacity of handling long-distance trains at MAS (only the station is saturated, and not the maintenance facilities at Basin Bridge yard). Plus, you can build another coaching depot at Salt Coaters in the east.

Phase 2 Metro would connect with current PER station and not this proposed terminal (same as BYPL and SMVB).

Ambattur agreed, but Avadi has definitely got space for at least 3-4 additional Platforms along with a large concourse on the CTH road (where there is also the Avadi bus depot) and by relocating the TN Police commissionerate campus for the coaching yard.
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Exactly ! Getting rid of Moore market complex is like getting rid of local station at CST lol. Not happening.

Yes MSB is good station like Churchgate but every suburban terminal serves purpose.
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