Call for establishment of a Modern Multi Modal Logistics Park in Coimbatore
Rail enthusiasts are advocating for the establishment of a Modern Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Coimbatore, highlighting the district's significant goods revenue from railway freight. The proposed MMLP aims to enhance Coimbatore's status as a logistics and industrial hub in Western Tamil Nadu. Key components of the MMLP would include rail freight terminals, container handling facilities, and improved road connectivity.
- ▪Coimbatore generated ₹300 crore in goods revenue during FY 2025–26 from major railway freight terminals.
- ▪The MMLP is expected to create an integrated logistics ecosystem to enhance growth and competitiveness.
- ▪Coimbatore is positioned as a key industrial region in South India, with strong contributions from various sectors.
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Citing the ₹300 crore goods revenue generated during FY 2025–26 from major railway freight terminals and sidings within Coimbatore, including Irugur, Pilamedu and Coimbatore North, under Salem Division, rail enthusiasts have called for urgent steps for establishment of a Modern Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in the district.The major contributors for the revenue include BPCL Siding, Irugur – ₹256.5 crore; CONCOR Private Freight Terminal, Irugur – ₹14.33 crore; Irugur Goods Revenue – ₹2.08 crore; Peelamedu and FCI Sidings – ₹1.61 crore; and Coimbatore North and FCI Siding – ₹68 lakh.These figures clearly highlight the growing importance of Coimbatore as a major logistics, freight and industrial hub of Western Tamil Nadu, J.
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