CHENNAI: The two-day cancellation of EMU train services has led to major traffic congestion on the Tambaram-GST road for the second day in a row, Thanthi TV reported.

The Southern Railways announced cancellation of EMU train services between Tambaram-Beach and Chengalpattu on Saturday and Sunday after the Tambaram Railway takes place following renovation work at the Tambaram Railway Yard from July 23. This has disrupted both the long-distance express train services as well as the electric suburban train services.

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Despite the Ministry of Transport’s promise of increased bus services, the number of additional buses proved insufficient, leading to significant overcrowding.

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The impending cancellation of all electric daytime trains from August 3 to 14 is expected to cause further disruption. Passengers have called on the Metropolitan Transport Corporation to increase bus services to meet the rising demand.

(With Desk Inputs)