Tourists travelling from Tamil Nadu to the cool climbs of Munnar and Idukki in Kerala will soon have an alternative and faster route to reach the above destinations with the Southern Railway planning to operationalize the Theni-Bodinayakanur broad gauge line next month.
With the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) giving his nod for the 15-km line connecting Theni with Bodinayakanur after inspecting the line, the Railway Board has also approved a proposal to extend the tri-weekly Chennai Central-Madurai air conditioned express till Bodinayakanur.
The Madurai-Theni broad gauge line was inaugurated in May 2022 after which an unreserved train began chugging along the scenic route. This train will also be extended till Bodinayakanur.
