Madurai-Kovai train an instant hit with passengers

COIMBATORE: The Madurai-Coimbatore unreserved train via Palani, which resumed operation on September 1 after a long gap of 14 years, has become an instantaneous hit among passengers. The train (16722) departs from Madurai at 7.25am and reaches Coimbatore at 12.45 pm. In the return direction, the train (16721) leaves at 2.05pm and reaches Madurai at 7.35pm. Though Railway officials could not gauge the exact number of passengers using the service, the 12-car train runs full.