**Executive Summary**
This document presents the Minister of Railways' response to Unstarred Question No. 2921, concerning the stoppage of trains at Keeranur Railway Station in Tamil Nadu. The question, posed by SHRI DURAI VAIKO, inquired about the possibility of providing a stoppage for Train Nos. 16751/16752, approving a one-minute stoppage, and establishing an Integrated Unreserved Ticketing System (IUTS) counter at Keeranur Railway Station. The answer was given on 17.12.2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Existing Train Services:** Keeranur station is currently served by 2 Mail/Express and 6 Passenger train services.
* List of train services provided:
* 16849/16850 Tiruchchirappalli - Rameswaram Express.
* 56803/56804 Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikkudi Passenger.
* 56815/56816 Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikkudi DEMU Passenger.
* 56831/56832 Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikkudi Passenger.
* **Stoppage for Train Nos. 16751/16752:** The Rameswaram–Chennai Egmore Express (Boat Mail) has a scheduled stoppage at Tiruchichirappalli station, which is located near Keeranur.
* **Passenger Reservation System (PRS) Facility:** PRS facility is available at Tiruchichirappalli station and Pudukkottai station.
* **New Ticket Counter:** Opening a new ticket counter depends on anticipated footfall, daily ticket sales, and the availability of nearby PRS facilities.
* **RailOne App:** Railways has launched the RailOne App, enabling passengers to book reserved and unreserved tickets on mobile phones.
* **Train Service Stoppages:** Providing stoppages of train services depends on traffic justification, operational feasibility, availability of extra time on the section, and matching infrastructure.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Commuters (students, office-goers, general public)
* **Impact:** The current train services and the availability of PRS facilities at nearby stations serve the Keeranur area. Requests for additional stoppage and ticketing facilities may not be fulfilled immediately due to traffic justification and feasibility considerations. The RailOne app improves accessibility.
* **Action Required:** Passengers should use existing train services, PRS facilities at nearby stations, and the RailOne App to book tickets.
**Stakeholder:** Ministry of Railways
* **Impact:** They need to consider public representations for a stoppage for Train Nos. 16751/16752 at Keeranur.
* **Action Required:** Evaluate operational feasibility, traffic justification, and infrastructure requirements for additional stoppages, or establishment of a PRS at Keeranur station.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the country's rail transport.
Keeranur Railway Station: A railway station in Tamil Nadu, India, that is the subject of a request for train stoppages and facilities.
Integrated Unreserved Ticketing System (IUTS): A system for providing unreserved train tickets.
Passenger Reservation System (PRS): A system for booking reserved train tickets.
RailOne App: A railway application for booking reserved as well as unreserved tickets on mobile phones.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2921
TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.12.2025
STOPPAGE OF TRAINS AT KEERANUR RAILWAY STATION IN TAMIL NADU
2921. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government considers providing a stoppage for Train Nos.
16751/16752 Rameswaram–Chennai Egmore Express (Boat Mail) at Keeranur,
in view of consistent public representations and long-standing passenger
demand as Keeranur Railway Station serves as an important halt for
surrounding villages, educational institutions and industrial establishments
and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government intends to take early steps to approve at least a
one-minute stoppage at Keeranur in order to benefit students, office-goers
and the general travelling public from the region and if so, the details
thereof; and
(c) whether the Government considers establishing an Integrated
Unreserved Ticketing System (IUTS) counter or Passenger Reservation
System (PRS) facility at Keeranur Railway Station to cater to the increasing
number of daily and long-distance travellers and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (c) Keeranur station is presently served by 2 Mail/Express and 6
Passenger train services (listed below) which provide connectivity inter alia
to cities like Rameswaram, Karaikkudi, etc.
1. 16849/16850 Tiruchchirappalli - Rameswaram Express.
2. 56803/56804 Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikkudi Passenger.
3. 56815/56816 Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikkudi DEMU Passenger.
4. 56831/56832 Tiruchchirappalli - Karaikudi Passenger.
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Presently, 16751/16752 Rameswaram–Chennai Egmore Express has
scheduled stoppage at Tiruchichirappalli station which is located near
Keeranur and is served by 155 train services.
To serve Keeranur area, the PRS facility is presently available at
Tiruchichirappalli station and Pudukkottai station on either side of Keeranur
station.
Moreover, opening of a new ticket counter at any station depends on
anticipated footfall, daily ticket sales, availability of PRS nearby etc.
Further, Railways has also recently launched RailOne App. This App
enables passengers to book reserved as well as unreserved tickets on
mobile phones. This, in effect, brings the PRS facility to the passenger's
palm. Further, about 87% of the reserved tickets are now being booked
online.
Similarly, provision of stoppages of train services depends on the traffic
justification, operational feasibility including availability of extra time on the
section & availability of matching infrastructure such as Platform length etc.
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