Mettupalayam-Coimbatore MEMU Train Gets More Coaches

The Mettupalayam–Coimbatore MEMU train service has been upgraded to operate with 12 coaches, effective August 9. The train, which previously ran with eight coaches, serves thousands of daily commuters, including students and patients traveling to the Coimbatore Government Hospital.

The expansion follows long-standing public demand to address severe overcrowding. Previously, the eight-coach configuration could accommodate approximately 1,600 passengers, yet daily ridership often reached 3,800, forcing many to travel in dangerous conditions by hanging from the doorways. The Salem Railway Division announced the increase to improve passenger safety and convenience.