 Indian railways not only connects destinations across the nation but also connects and unites our diverse culture and traditions. Among world's largest rail networks it carries whopping 2 crore passengers daily and transports over 4 million tons of freight every day. Railways in the last 9 years has witnessed unprecedented transformation under the dynamic leadership of Honourable Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi ji. It has become faster, safer, modern and inclusive with world-class stations, semi-high-speed trains and modern facilities for passengers. Tamil Nadu is home to timeless and vibrant centres of India's glorious culture. It has been a robust partner in India's and railway's growth journey with railway projects worth over Rs 17,200 crore completed in the last 9 years. For strong rail connectivity, many projects related to gauge conversion, electrification, doubling of lines, construction of bridges, road over bridges and redevelopment of stations are progressing at a fast pace in Tamil Nadu. Recently, Indigenous Vande Bharat train was flagged off by Honourable Prime Minister from Mysuru to Chennai. Today is another historic day for the people of Tamil Nadu as Honourable Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi ji flagged off Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Coimbatore. This semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train will provide safe, efficient and comfortable travel experience for passengers. Reducing the travel time by about 1 hour 15 minutes, the new Vande Bharat will benefit students, IT professionals, traders and businessmen, especially from various textile and industrial units in and around Coimbatore, Salem, E-Road and Thirupur, with 180-degree rotating recliner chairs, automatic doors, Wi-Fi, coverage, specially designed toilets and touch-free services it will give world-class travel experience. Honourable Prime Minister is also flagging off Tambaram Seenagotay Express which will provide direct connectivity between Chennai and remote stations in the Delta districts of Thiruvavarur, Tanjavur and for Amba Samundram in Thirunalaveli district. This will also be the first regular train service from Chennai to Thiruvavarur-Karaykoni section. This service will benefit specially students, employees, business persons and regular travellers and will also help boost tourism in the south portion of western Ghats. Today the 37-kilometer gauge conversion on Thiruturai Pundi-Agrasti-Yamapalli section is also being inaugurated by Honourable Prime Minister. It is a branch line originating from Thiruturai Pundi and connects the main line running between Mailaduturai and Karaykudi. The new train services will provide comfortable and fast connectivity to passengers. This section will also offer hassle-free rail connectivity for sought industries and give huge fillip to social economic development of this region. In amrit kahl of independence these initiatives will bring about social upliftment and economic progress in the entire region and Asha bliss and happiness in the lives of the people.