Chennai: In a step to offer hassle free movement for passengers, the Southern Railway has commissioned escalators and elevators at various railway stations across Chennai division.
A press release stated that the Chennai Division of Southern Railway has provided 37 escalators in 13 stations of Mass Rapid Transit System section.
Out of this, three escalators in Chintadripet and one escalator in Chepauk Railway stations were replaced at a cost of Rs 3.5 crore. They were put into service on 18 December after conducting a safety and durability test.
The press release also noted that about 33 elevators have been provided at 15 MRTS stations. The MRTS from Chennai Beach to Velacheri receives a footfall of over two lakh passengers every day, the release said.
Early in October, Southern Railway planned to widen foot-over-bridges at the Chennai Egmore, Mambalam and Tambaram railway stations. A new foot-over-bridge at the Guindy railway station was also sanctioned at a cost of Rs 8 crore.