As a part of efforts to expand the MRTS network, the Tamil Nadu government
\nhas started to work on a business plan. Currently, MRTS is suffering a loss of
\nabout INR 85 crore annually as the operation and maintenance expenditure is to
\nthe tune of INR 105 crore, but the revenue generated is just INR 20 crore.<\/p>\n
In a measure to revive it, the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority
\n(Cumta) has planned to take several measures to increase both ticketing and
\nnon-ticketing revenue by introducing A\/C coaches, increasing frequency and
\ngenerating non-ticketing revenue by setting up micro malls in stations.<\/p>\n
The existing railway stations between Chennai Beach station to Velacherry will
\nbe upgraded and various facilities including shopping malls, restaurants and
\nparking will be established.\u00a0Initially Velachery, Taramani and Thiruvanmiyur
\nMRTS stations have been identified for commercial development. They will
\nhave mini shopping malls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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