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MDKI/Madukarai (3 PFs)
मदुक्करै
மதுக்கரை

Track: Double Electric-Line

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Madukarai Railway Station (MDKI) is located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, situated on the Palathurai Road. It is a small station with 3 platforms and basic amenities like waiting rooms and ticket counters. The station offers connectivity to major cities in Tamil Nadu and is popular with travelers seeking a budget-friendly option to explore the region.

Tourism

Marudamalai Murugan Temple - Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, located on the hills near Coimbatore.
Perur Pateeswarar Temple - Famous Shiva temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati.
Velliangiri Hills - A pilgrimage site with seven hills and numerous temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Thillai Natarajar Temple - Located in Chidambaram, about 200 km from Madukarai, renowned for its intricate architecture.
Koniyamman Temple - Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Koniyamman, known for its spiritual significance.

Food

Sree Annapoorna - Popular vegetarian restaurant known for its South Indian thalis.
Hotel Saravana Bhavan - Chain restaurant offering a wide variety of vegetarian dishes.
Aachi Mess - Local favorite for its delicious and affordable vegetarian meals.
Hotel Thalapakatti - Known for its unique and tasty vegetarian biryani.
Krishna Sweets - Famous for its sweets and savories, perfect for a quick snack.

Station Address

Palathurai Rd, Madukkarai, Coimbatore
State: Tamil Nadu
Elevation: 344 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: n/a
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Palakkad (Palghat)
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Jun 11 (01:02) Elephant Crossings Hamper Train Service Expansion in Palakkad Railway Division (www.thehindu.com)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 555594   
  Past Edits
Jun 11 2024 (01:02)
Station Tag: Palakkad Junction (Palghat)/PGT added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 11 2024 (01:02)
Station Tag: Madukarai/MDKI added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 11 2024 (01:02)
Station Tag: Kanjikode/KJKD added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 11 2024 (01:02)
Station Tag: Kottekad/KTKU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
read full article... Speed restriction due to elephant presence causes bunching up of trains in Palakkad division

The Palakkad Railway Division is facing a challenge in introducing additional trains due to speed restrictions imposed on the 33-km ghat section between Palakkad and Madukkarai. This restriction, enforced to protect elephants crossing the tracks, limits train speeds to 65 kmph during the day and 45 kmph at night. This has...
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resulted in train bunching, reducing capacity and preventing the introduction of new trains. The division aims to increase train speed to 130 kmph on the Shoranur-Mangaluru route but the Palakkad-Madukkarai section remains a hurdle. Solutions proposed include diverting trains via the Palakkad-Pollachi route or constructing an elevated corridor through the elephant-inhabited forest. However, these options require significant investments.

Palakkad Railway Division ko ek badi challenge a rahi hai new trains introduce karne mein, kyunki 33-km ghat section, Palakkad aur Madukkarai ke beech, pe speed restriction lagayi gayi hai. Yeh restriction, jungle mein elephants ko track cross karne se bachane ke liye, din mein 65 kmph aur raat mein 45...
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kmph ki speed limit lagati hai. Isse trains bunching ho rahi hai, capacity kam ho rahi hai, aur new trains add nahi ho pa rahi hai. Division ka target Shoranur-Mangaluru route pe train speed 130 kmph tak badhana hai, lekin Palakkad-Madukkarai section ek hurdle ban gaya hai. Is problem ke liye solutions diye jaa rahe hain, jaise Palakkad-Pollachi route se trains divert karna ya elephants waale forest area mein ek elevated corridor build karna. Leikn yeh dono options bahut paise lagne wale hain.
Jun 02 (23:12) Southern Railway Installs Intrusion Detection System to Prevent Elephant Deaths on Tracks (www.thehindu.com)
New Facilities/Technology
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 554574   
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Jun 02 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: Madukarai/MDKI added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

Jun 02 2024 (23:13)
Station Tag: Kottekad/KTKU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Stations:  Madukarai/MDKI   Kottekad/KTKU  
read full article... Railways to install optical fibre-based system to detect elephant crossing

The Southern Railway is installing an optical fiber-based intrusion detection system (IDS) along the 33-km stretch between Kottekkad and Madukkarai to prevent elephant deaths on the tracks. The system, costing ₹15.4 crore, will be implemented by December 2023. The IDS will detect animals using vibrations and send real-time alerts to station...
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masters and loco pilots. The system aims to minimize elephant deaths by providing early warnings, but the effectiveness is dependent on the distance the fiber cable is laid from the tracks. The Railway Division has also constructed two underpasses for elephant passage and is installing solar lights to improve night visibility for loco pilots. The speed limit has been temporarily reduced to 35 kmph due to recent elephant deaths, but this has caused challenges for the Railway Division.

Southern Railway, Kottekkad aur Madukkarai ke beech 33 km stretch par, elephant deaths rokne ke liye ek optical fibre-based intrusion detection system (IDS) laga raha hai. Ye system ₹15.4 crore ka hai aur December 2023 tak install ho jayega. IDS vibration se animals ko detect karega aur real-time alerts station masters...
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aur loco pilots ko bhejega. Ye system elephant deaths ko kam karne ka aim rakhta hai, par fibre cable tracks se kitna dur hai, ispe system ka kaam karna depend karega. Railway Division ne elephant passage ke liye do underpasses bhi banaye hain aur loco pilots ke liye night visibility improve karne ke liye solar lights bhi install kiye ja rahe hain. Recent elephant deaths ki wajah se speed limit temporarily 35 kmph kar di gayi hai, par isse Railway Division ko challenges aa rahi hain.
May 23 (18:45) Southern Railway GM inspects elephant underpass between Madukkarai, Kottekkad stations (www.thehindu.com)
IR Affairs
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 553372   
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May 23 2024 (18:46)
Station Tag: Ettimadai/ETMD added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 23 2024 (18:46)
Station Tag: Walayar/WRA added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 23 2024 (18:45)
Station Tag: Kottekad/KTKU added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 23 2024 (18:45)
Station Tag: Madukarai/MDKI added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
Published - May 23, 2024 05:22 pm IST - COIMBATORE
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read full article... Southern Railway GM inspects elephant underpass between Madukkarai, Kottekkad stations
May 21 (20:28) AI Surveillance System in Tamil Nadu Prevents Elephant Deaths on Railway Tracks (www.bbc.co.uk)
New Facilities/Technology
SR/Southern
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News Entry# 553173   
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May 21 2024 (20:36)
Station Tag: Hosur/HSRA added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 21 2024 (20:36)
Station Tag: Dharmapuri/DPJ added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 21 2024 (20:35)
Station Tag: Coimbatore Junction/CBE added by DrAbhijay2407/349977

May 21 2024 (20:28)
Station Tag: Madukarai/MDKI added by DrAbhijay2407/349977
read full article... Tamil Nadu: These elephants are dying on rail tracks - can AI save them?

Tamil Nadu is using an AI-based surveillance system to prevent elephant deaths on railway tracks. This initiative was prompted by a rise in elephant fatalities due to train collisions, with 36 recorded in the last decade. The system involves towers equipped with AI cameras capable of thermal and visible light...
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imaging, deployed along railway tracks near Madukkarai, a key elephant migratory route. These cameras detect elephants within 100ft of the tracks and alert forest and railway officials, allowing them to slow down trains and guide elephants away. The system has successfully detected nearly 400 elephant approaches, preventing potential accidents. This project, costing 72.4m rupees, was implemented in February and has already shown significant results. Tamil Nadu plans to expand the system to five other vulnerable areas in the state, including Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Hosur, and Gudalur.

Tamil Nadu mein, railway tracks par haathiyon ki maut rokne ke liye ek AI-based surveillance system ka use kiya ja raha hai. Pichle das saal mein train collisions se haathiyon ki maut mein badhotari hui hai, jisme 36 maut ka record hai. Is system mein, Madukkarai ke paas railway...
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tracks ke saath lagaye gaye towers mein AI cameras lagaye gaye hain, jo thermal and visible light imaging ke liye capable hain. Ye cameras tracks ke 100ft ke andar haathiyon ko detect karte hain aur forest and railway officials ko alert karte hain, jisse woh trains ki speed kam kar sakte hain aur haathiyon ko dur kar sakte hain. System ne lagbhag 400 baar haathiyon ke aane ka pata laga kar potential accidents ko rokne mein sahayata ki hai. February mein implement kiya gaya yeh project, 72.4m rupees mein poora hua hai aur isne pehle hi kaafi ache results diye hain. Tamil Nadu ka plan hai ki yeh system state ke panch aur vulnerable areas mein expand kiya jaaye, jisme Coimbatore, Dharmapuri, Hosur, aur Gudalur shamil hain.
Oct 10 2023 (00:48) How to train elephants to cross Coimbatore rail line safely? Building underpass isn’t enough (theprint.in)
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News Entry# 527393   
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Oct 10 2023 (00:48)
Station Tag: Coimbatore Junction/CBE added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

Oct 10 2023 (00:48)
Station Tag: Madukarai/MDKI added by PrakharYadav^~/622971
Coimbatore forest officials’ two-month vigil paid off when an elephant crossed an underpass that cost Rs 7.5 crore to build. But it’s just the start in...
read full article... How to train elephants to cross Coimbatore rail line safely? Building underpass isn’t enough
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