Title - Plan to close all 376 unmanned level crossings in Mdu division

Madurai : The Madurai Railway Division has decided to close down all 376 unmanned level crossings in the next three years in a phased manner, according to a top Railway official. Addressing the 139th meeting of the Madurai Divisional Rail Users' Consultative Committee here yesterday, A K Goel, Divisional railway manager highlighted its earnings, safety measures and provision of various amenities for passengers. He said a multi-functional shopping complex at Madurai junction would soon be opened. Train service in the converted Tirunelveli-Tenkasi gauge section would commence shortly.Gauge conversion in the Dindigul-Palani sector was over and was awaiting inspection by Commissioner for Railway Safety. The other important gauge conversion works nearing completion were the Palani- Pollachi and Virudunagar- Manamadurai sections, he said.