Participating in the 68th Independence day celebrations here today, Ajai Kant Rastogi, Divisional Railway Manager(DRM) said on completion of sub-station work at Kovilpatti, the entire Virudunagar-Tuticorin-Tirunelveli section will be commissioned.
Regarding gauge conversion of Sengottai-Punalur section, the DRM said major works are in progress in this section and on completion of yard work at Pollachi, this section will become operational after getting clearance from Commissioner of Rail Safety, Bangalore.
Owing to intense marketing efforts by Railways with support from major customers and transportation of imported fertilizer and coal consignments the division touch a record revenue through freight, he said.