Madukkarai goods shed upgraded to boost freight movement

Palakkad Division of the Southern Railway has upgraded Madukkarai goods shed to amended cargo question betwixt Tamil Nadu and Kerala, an authoritative merchandise said.

Located connected Palakkad–Podanur section, Madukkarai presumption links Coimbatore and Palakkad, helping to divert freight from congested terminals. The shed has a 390-metre enactment and a 697-metre holding capacity, handling astir 21 BCNs [bogie covered wagons] and afloat rakes. It is integrated with the Freight Operations Information System.