Tirunelveli Reader’s Mail

Fix VB issues on Vande Bharat Express, dangerous curves on highways, pedestrian safety, stray dog menace, and more.

Fix VB issues

Vande Bharat Express between Tirunelveli and Chennai is fast and comfortable. Still there are some issues that need to be fixed: Stickers in Tamil / English must be pasted near the doors to alert passengers that they open/shut automatically. Those who serve food must be understand Tamil/English. Hot water for tea / coffee is given immediately after serving food. So it gets cold by the time one finishes food. Quick water - drying system is a dire necessity in the toilet floor area.Whenever the train gathers speed, there are jerks because of the uneven tracks. Halts in Kovilpatti and Chengalpattu will promote patronage.

P. Navaraj Chandrasekaran,

Palayamkottai

Dangerous curve

There is a ‘C’ shaped curve near ‘old cashew nut unit’ on Ethankadu - Manakudi highway in Kanniyakumari district. This curve witnesses many fatal accidents. Hence, I request the highway authorities to place metal barricades before the curve with reflectors on both sides to prevent accidents.

Besides, there is not even a single public restroom on the whole stretch of Kaliyakkavilai - Kanniyakumari highway, though it is used by a large number of tourists. So, people use the roadside to answer nature’s call. I request the NHAI to provide paid bathrooms attached with washrooms at regular intervals on this stretch.