Lok Sabha Question No. 4155 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-18
Subject: Stoppage for Train at  Pettavaithalai Railway Station
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Shri Durai Vaiko

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## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4155

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2026

## STOPPAGE FOR TRAIN AT PETTAVAITHALAI RAILWAY STATION

## 4155. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that a large number of passengers from Pettavaithalai and surrounding villages in Tiruchirappalli district depend on Train No. 16231/16232 Mysuru - Cuddalore Port Express for travelling towards  Mysuru,  Salem,  Vriddhachalam  and  Cuddalore  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  it  is  a  fact  that  the  said  train  presently  passes  through Pettavaithalai  railway  station  without  a  scheduled  stop  and  if  so,  the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Government  has  received representations from the public/elected representatives requesting a stoppage of the said train at Pettavaithalai railway station and if so, the details thereof; and
- (d) whether the Government is considering to provide a stoppage for Train No.  16231/16232  Mysuru-Cuddalore  Port  Express  at  Pettavaithalai railway station considering passenger demand, connectivity needs and public convenience and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND

ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

(a) to (d) At present, Pettaivayatalai station is being served by following 10 train services:

- Sl.  Train No. and Name

1. 16811 Mayiladuturai - Salem Express

|   2. | 16812 Salem - Mayiladuturai Express             |
|------|-------------------------------------------------|
|    3 | 16843 Tiruchchirappalli - Palakkad Town Express |
|    4 | 16844 Palakkad Town - Tiruchchirappalli Express |
|    5 | 56105 Tiruchchirappalli - Erode Passenger       |
|    6 | 56106 Erode - Tiruchchirappalli Passenger       |
|    7 | 56809 Tiruchchirappalli - Erode Passenger       |
|    8 | 56810 Erode - Tiruchchirappalli Passenger       |
|    9 | 76809 Tiruchchirappalli - Karur Passenger       |
|   10 | 76810 Karur - Tiruchchirappalli Passenger       |

These train services are providing inter alia connectivity to cities like Salem, Erode, Tiruchchirappalli, etc. 16231/16232 Mysuru-Cuddalore Port Express has scheduled stoppage at Kulitalai 9 km from Pettaivayatalai.

Proposals/ requests/ suggestions/ representations, both formal and informal inter alia for provision of stoppage of trains are received from Members of Parliament, elected representatives, organizations/rail users etc. at various levels  including  Railway  Board,  Zonal  Railways,  Divisional  Office  etc.  As receipt of such proposals/ requests/suggestions is a continuous and dynamic process,  centralized  compendium  of  such  requests  is  not  maintained. However, these are examined and action as found feasible and justified is taken from time to time, which is an on-going process.

Besides,  provision  of  stoppages  of  train  services  depends  on  the  traffic justification, operational feasibility including availability of extra time on the section & availability of matching infrastructure such as Platform length etc.

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