Chennai: As the Union Budget presentation nears, Tamil Nadu’s hopes are pinned on substantial funding allocations for five critical railway projects cumulatively worth Rs 33,000 crore. These long-delayed projects—vital for regional connectivity, tourism, and industrial growth—have seen only token allocations in past budgets, stalling their progress for years, and in some cases, decades.

The Big-Ticket List: From Madurai-Thoothukudi to Chennai-Puducherry Coastal Link
The state’s priority list includes:

Madurai-Aruppukottai-Thoothukudi New Line (143 km): A direct link to boost the Madurai-Thoothukudi industrial corridor, currently hampered by land........

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