Chennai, May 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated to the nation various railway projects in Tamil Nadu, including the 75 km long Madurai-Theni Railway Gauge Conversion Project, in southern Tamil Nadu. Built at a cost of over Rs 500 crore, it will facilitate access and give a fillip to tourism in the region.

The PM also dedicated a 30 km long third railway line between Tambaram and Chengalpattu here, built at a cost of about Rs 590 crore, to facilitate operation of more suburban services.

The programme at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, here, also saw the Prime Minister lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of five railway stations in Tamil Nadu--namely Chennai Egmore, Rameswaram, Madurai, Katpadi and Kanniyakumari. TRS Banners with 17 Questions Greet PM Narendra Modi in Hyderabad.

This project would be completed at a cost of over Rs 1,800 crore, and is being undertaken with a view to enhance convenience and comfort of passengers by providing modern amenities. Chief Minister M K Stalin and Union Minister L Murugan among others attended the event.

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