In a major relief to commuters bound for southern Tamil Nadu from Palakkad Junction, the Railway Ministry has stepped up efforts to facilitate the hassle-free entering of trains from Pollachi to Platform No: 1 of the station at Olavakkode here.

At present, trains coming from Pollachi wind up service at Palakkad Town Station much to the discomfort of travellers who wish to connect with Palakkad Junction Station.

Railway officials here said the obstacles that prevented trains from Pollachi from entering Palakkad Junction Station would be removed soon. The work would begin in another 15 days and it would be completed in a month.

Full swing

Meanwhile, arrangements are on in full swing for the formal inauguration of the new gauge converted Palakkad-Pollachi route.

Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will inaugurate the route through video conferencing from Thiruvananthapuram on February 12 at 12 noon.