**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Unstarred Question No. 484 in the Lok Sabha, to be answered on December 3, 2025, regarding additional train stoppages for the Ramanathapuram District. The Minister of Railways provides information on current services and the process for considering additional stoppages based on traffic, feasibility, and infrastructure. The response outlines that decisions are made on an ongoing basis as proposals are received and assessed.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Current Services:**
* Ramanathapuram station is served by 32 train services.
* Paramakkudi station is served by 27 train services.
* Mandapam station is served by 18 train services.
* Narikkudi and Tiruchchuli stations are each served by 2 train services.
* Train 07355/56 Hubballi-Ramanathpuram Special has a scheduled stop at Manamadurai, near Paramakkudi.
* **Process for Considering Additional Stoppages:**
* The provision of train stoppages depends on traffic justification and operational feasibility, including the availability of extra time and suitable infrastructure (e.g., platform length).
* Proposals, requests, suggestions, and representations for stoppages are received from various sources (Members of Parliament, elected representatives, rail users, etc.) at different levels, including Railway Board, Zonal Railways, and Divisional Offices.
* Receipt of such requests is a continuous and dynamic process.
* A centralized compendium of such requests is not maintained.
* Requests are examined, and action is taken if deemed feasible and justified, with decisions made regularly.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Public/Passengers in Ramanathapuram District**
* **Impact:** Inquires about the enhancement of rail services for Ramanathapuram District by providing additional train stoppages at key stations.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly stated, but they can continue to express their needs through public representatives and relevant channels.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Railways**
* **Impact:** Required to address requests for additional train services and justify decisions regarding train schedules and infrastructure.
* **Action Required:** Continue to evaluate requests based on the outlined criteria (traffic justification, operational feasibility, and infrastructure availability).
**Stakeholder: Public Representatives (e.g., Shri Navaskani K)**
* **Impact:** Receives information from the Ministry of Railways regarding current services and the decision-making process for additional train stoppages.
* **Action Required:** Use the information provided to inform constituents and potentially advocate for further service improvements through established channels.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The primary governmental body responsible for railway-related matters mentioned in the document.
Ramanathapuram District: A district in Tamil Nadu, the focus of the query regarding train stoppages.
Ramanathapuram Railway Station: A railway station in Ramanathapuram district, specifically mentioned in the query regarding train stoppages.
Paramakudi Railway Station: A railway station in Ramanathapuram district, specifically mentioned in the query regarding train stoppages.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 484
TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.12.2025
ADDITIONAL TRAIN STOPPAGES FOR RAMANATHAPURAM DISTRICT
484. SHRI NAVASKANI K:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to take steps to ensure that trains
passing through Ramanathapuram Railway Station, the district headquarters
of Ramanathapuram District and Paramakudi Railway Station, the most
frequently used railway station in the district are provided stoppages at both
stations and if so, the details thereof;
(b) the action taken by the Government in response to the continued
requests made by public representatives to allow additional train stoppages
at various railway stations including Ramanathapuram, Paramakudi,
Narikudi, Mandapam and Thiruchuzhi; and
(c) whether the Government proposes to provide stoppages for Train Nos.
07355/07356 and 16621/16622 at Paramakudi Railway Station and if so, the
details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (c) Presently, 32 services are catering to the needs of
Ramanathapuram station while 27 services and 18 services are catering to
the needs of Paramakkudi and Mandapam stations respectively. Similarly,
Narikkudi and Tiruchchuli stations are being served by 2 services each.
07355/56 Hubballi-Ramanathpuram Special has scheduled stoppage at
Manamadurai, near Paramakkudi.
Besides, provision of stoppages of train services depend on the traffic
justification, operational feasibility including availability of extra time on the
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section & availability of matching infrastructure such as Platform length etc.
Further, proposals/ requests/ suggestions/ representations, both formal and
informal inter alia for provision of stoppages are received from Members of
Parliament, elected representatives, organizations/rail users etc. at various
levels including Railway Board, Zonal Railways, Divisional Office etc. As
receipt of such proposals/ requests/ suggestions is a continuous and
dynamic process, centralized compendium of such requests is not
maintained. However, these are examined and action as found feasible and
justified is taken from time to time, which is an on-going process.
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