CHENNAI: Six months after completion of the third rail line project between Tambaram and Chengalpattu, the 31-km broad gauge line became operational recently. With the new line expected to ease congestion in the section, rail passengers have demanded that the railways cut the travel time of express and weekly trains.
Until now, both express and suburban trains were operated in two lines, resulting in halting of express trains during peak hours. The utilisation of two lines surpassed 100 per cent a decade ago. According to official sources, the third line is functioning as an up-line and facilitating movement of trains from Chengalpattu to Tambaram.
