Southern Railway plans to add a new parking yard at Perungudi MRTS station due to increased commuter demand. The current parking is fully utilized, with commercial and private vehicles occupying the space. A senior official stated that a tender will be called to develop additional parking adjacent to the current yard.
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Southern Railway has proposed using steel channels and cement chequered tiles to fix the gap between train coaches and the platform at Adambakkam MRTS station. The station remains closed pending approval from the Commission of Railway Safety, despite the commissioning of the Velachery-St Thomas Mount extension. The gap issue was identified during an inspection and has delayed the station's opening, drawing criticism from residents.
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Chennai's shopping hubs, including Velachery, face a severe parking shortage due to increased commercial activity. The lack of parking spaces is causing traffic congestion and affecting businesses. Retailers report that customers are deterred by parking difficulties, and urban planners call for improved infrastructure. The Greater Chennai Corporation is considering proposals for new parking facilities, but timelines are uncertain.
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