Lok Sabha Question No. 2912 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-12-15
Subject: Stoppage at Rasipuram
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: A.K.P. Chinraj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2912 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.12.2021

## STOPPAGE AT RASIPURAM

## 2912. SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  train  No.22651  Chennai  to  Palakkad  does  not  stop  at Rasipuram, while the same train stop at Rasipuram while going to Chennai;
- (b) if so, the reasons therefor;
- (c)  the  quota  of  seats  for  Namakkal  and  Rasipuram  stations  in  the  above train;
- (d)  whether  there  is  any  proposal  to  increase  the  quota  for  Namakkal  and Rasipuram stations in the above train;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the steps taken by the Railways to eradicate mosquito problem in Karur, Namakkal and Rasipuram?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (f) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f)  OF  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2912 BY SHRI A.K.P. CHINRAJ TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 15.12.2021 REGARDING STOPPAGE AT RASIPURAM

(a)  &  (b)  Yes,  Sir.  Due  to  poor  patronization  22651  MGR  Chennai  CentralPalakkad Express does not stop at Rasipuram.

(c) to (e) In Train No. 22651 MGR Chennai Central- Palakkad Express passengers of Namakkal (NMKL) and Rasipuram(RASP) stations can book tickets ex Namakkal by accessing following reservation quota:-

|                     | Quota available       | Class   | Class   | Class   | Class   | Class   |
|---------------------|-----------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
|                     |                       | 1A      | 2A      | 3A      | SL      | 2S      |
| Train No. 22651 MGR | Pooled Quota          | 2       | 4       | 8       | 80      | 50      |
| Chennai- Palakkad   | SS(Lower Berth Quota) | -       | 3       | 8       | 77      | -       |
| Express             | Tatkal                | -       | 14      | 33      | 179     | 120     |
|                     | Total                 | 2       | 21      | 49      | 336     | 170     |

In  Train  No.  22652  Palakkad  -  MGR  Chennai  Central  Express,  passengers  from Stations  between  Dindigul  Jn  and  Chennai  Central,  including  Namakkal  and Rasipuram,  have  access  to  the following reservation quota for their travel requirements.

| Train No. 22652 Palakkad-MGR Chennai Express   | Quota                         | Class   | Class   | Class   | Class   | Class   |
|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| Train No. 22652 Palakkad-MGR Chennai Express   |                               | 1A      | 2A      | 3A      | SL      | 2S      |
| Train No. 22652 Palakkad-MGR Chennai Express   | Pooled Quota                  | 2       | 4       | 4       | 20      | 30      |
| Train No. 22652 Palakkad-MGR Chennai Express   | Remote (DG)                   | 6       | 18      | 34      | 382     | 192     |
| Train No. 22652 Palakkad-MGR Chennai Express   | Source Tatkal                 | -       | 14      | 27      | 96      | 62      |
| Train No. 22652 Palakkad-MGR Chennai Express   | Source SS (Lower Berth Quota) | -       | 3       | 8       | 42      | -       |
| Train No. 22652 Palakkad-MGR Chennai Express   | Total                         | 8       | 39      | 73      | 540     | 284     |

The  above  reservation  quota  is  adequate  to  cater  to  the  existing  demand  at  the above  locations.  Further,  as  per  extant  practice  reservation  quota  earmarked  at various  locations  is  reviewed  periodically  based  on  utilisation  and  adjustments made, wherever required, which is a continuous and ongoing exercise.

- (f)  Periodical antimalarial spraying of larvicidal and adulticides for mosquito control at Karur and stations of Namakkal and Rasipuram are done.

However, Concerned Authority, at Karur, has been advised to intensify the spraying work as and when required at Karur, Namakkal and Rasipuram as these stations are surrounded  by  fertile  lands  where  paddy  cultivation  is  in  abundance,  hence stagnation of water is inevitable. *****