Source : The Hindu Date : 10.06.2009
Poor facilities at temporary bus terminus in Tuticorin
Staff Reporter
| Amenities will be provided for passengers in a day or two, says official |
— Photo N. Rajesh. 
hardship: A view of the makeshift arrangement for passengers in Tuticorin.
Tuticorin: A make shift arrangement was done just opposite the SAV school ground here to cater to the needs of passengers, as renovation work is being undertaken in the old bus stand since Monday.
The passengers bore the brunt of inconvenience and deplored that basic amenities including drinking water, shelter and toilets were not available.
S.A. Rajagopalan, Executive Engineer, Tuticorin Corporation, said that arrangements were getting ready and all facilities for the passengers would be done in a day or two.
The renovation commenced on May 20 and would conclude by the end of June, sources said. The works are being taken up at cost of Rs.75 lakh for establishing concrete flooring, toilet facilities, waiting hall, bus shelter and other maintenance works.
