Idle rakes of several tarins could be used to run extra services to Velankanni, say train users’ association. | Photo Credit: Representational picture Podanur Train Users’ Association has called upon the Salem Railway Division to utilise idle rakes in Mannaragudi, Madurai and Coimbatore to provide services to Velankanni from Madurai, Coimbatore and Bodinayakanur. While the Mannargudi Express (16615/16616) rakes are kept idle for over nine hours in Coimbatore and 12 hours in Mannargudi, the Punalur-Madurai Express rakes are kept idle for over 15 hours in Madurai. Published – April 11, 2026 07:23 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Delimitation on 2011 census may endanger Southern States: Bhatti Burglars decamp with ATM in Rajanna Sircilla district