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Problems Faced by the Passengers in Southern Railways with Special Reference to Erode City


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1 Department of Commerce, Kongu Arts and Science College, India
2 Department of Commerce, N.K.R. Government Arts College for Women, India
     

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Trains are perhaps the most reliable form of transport. They are not only cheap but are also very convenient for long distances. Everyday hundreds of commuters board the trains to reach various destinations. Some people even consider them to be a blessing given the increasing frequency in the number of traffic jams. However, this efficient system of transportation too has some disadvantages. This study deals the problems faced by the passengers while travelling in train and at stations. The findings of the study revealed that poor toilet maintenance and late arrival of train are causing inconveniences to the public. The study concludes that Indian Railway has to take steps to set right the passengers’ inconvenience.

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Passengers, Railways, Passengers’ Inconvenience, Public, Transportation.
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Authors

D. Anbupriya
Department of Commerce, Kongu Arts and Science College, India
S. Subadra
Department of Commerce, N.K.R. Government Arts College for Women, India

Abstract


Trains are perhaps the most reliable form of transport. They are not only cheap but are also very convenient for long distances. Everyday hundreds of commuters board the trains to reach various destinations. Some people even consider them to be a blessing given the increasing frequency in the number of traffic jams. However, this efficient system of transportation too has some disadvantages. This study deals the problems faced by the passengers while travelling in train and at stations. The findings of the study revealed that poor toilet maintenance and late arrival of train are causing inconveniences to the public. The study concludes that Indian Railway has to take steps to set right the passengers’ inconvenience.

Keywords


Passengers, Railways, Passengers’ Inconvenience, Public, Transportation.

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