Though the development of basic infrastructure is not something that Kerala alone can boast of, Malayalis have much to rejoice about. The Tamil Nadu government has been working on upgrading the state's infrastructure in recent times, with a special focus on improving transportation services. As part of these efforts, travel facilities are to be improved. One of the major developments is the extension of metro services, which is expected to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time on major routes.
Along the same lines, the metro train service that would soon be functional on key routes would connect Chennai-Gudur, Chennai-Villupuram, and Chennai-Jolarpettai. The three routes may even house the city's first-ever metro train service. Southern Railway has focused on enhancing inter-state connectivity by increasing services on existing routes. Metro services would add further strength to transport availability and efficiency, giving a considerable boost to daily commuters.
Integration of the metro with the existing railway system is likely to have a very good impact on both passenger and freight transport. It will make daily travel easier for people and goods alike, especially in commercial corridors like Chennai-Villupuram and Chennai-Gudur. It will also contribute to the boost in business activities by reducing travel time for goods. This will particularly benefit commuters from Kerala working in cities like Chennai, as metro services will be easily accessible to them.
Current route where Vande Bharat operates in Tamil Nadu includes Chennai Egmore-Tirunelveli, Nagarcoil-Chennai Egmore, Madurai-Bengaluru, Coimbatore-Chennai Central, Mysuru-Chennai Central, and others. These routes have already given the benefits of reduced travel time and increased operation efficiency. But with the implementation of metro, daily commuters are going to feel much more benefit as it's going to benefit business and work-related travel extensively.
Moreover, the Tamil Nadu government is spending a considerable amount of money to improve the speed as well as infrastructure of the rail network. It is anticipated that a significant chunk of these funds will be spent by the Southern Railway to implement various schemes to improve services and step up development in the region.
Facilitating quicker travel with greater ease will help promote more economic activity with greater ease in access and reach to greater parts of the state. Overall, this serves a broader interest for making Tamil Nadu a development hotspot by integrating bigger cities via fast, hassle-free transport connectivity.
These new services will make the journey more convenient for Malayalis working in Tamil Nadu or those visiting for business or leisure.