Coimbatore: The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, on Saturday stressed on the need for a circular rail network in the city to address traffic congestion.
Addressing reporters, chamber’s vice-president V Sundaram said the existing train routes across the city could be utilised to launch a train that shuttles from one end to the other. “We do not know when the metro rail plan will be fully implemented in the city. That is why we have been continuously demanding the launch of a circular rail network, by operating a passenger train or a MEMU train, across the city. This train can bring down traffic congestion and encourage passengers to commute to the places effortlessly,” he said.
Sundaram urged the Southern Railway to enhance rail infrastructure at Ondipudur, Singanallur and other places to effectively implement the circular rail network project.
Chamber president B Sriramulu said the newly-appointed office bearers would strive to represent the Union and state governments to establish a central business district in Coimbatore, similar to the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City. “Such an infrastructure set up in Coimbatore can offer a competitive edge to financial services and technology. Likewise, the chamber will set up a women’s business forum to upskill women to become directors of companies. We also plan to make an industry-students alliance to conduct skill-oriented courses to make students job-ready.”
The chamber also urged the state government to expedite the ongoing flyover projects on Mettupalayam Road and Periyanaickenpalayam Road, and sought effective traffic management at the busy Singanallur Junction. Chamber’s vice-presidents C Dorairaj and Rajesh B Lund, and honorary secretary K Annamalai were present.