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Southern Railway Requests 43 TASMAC Liquor Shop Relocations
Southern Railway asks Tamil Nadu to move 43 TASMAC liquor shops near tracks to address safety risks.
In brief
Southern Railway asks Tamil Nadu to move 43 TASMAC liquor shops near tracks to address safety risks. Southern Railway wants Tamil Nadu government to relocate 43 TASMAC liquor outlets near railway stations and tracks due to drinking, trespassing and safety concerns. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Southern Railway seeks relocation of 43 TASMAC outlets
Southern Railway has asked Tamil Nadu government to move 43 TASMAC liquor outlets near stations and tracks in Chennai and neighbouring districts due to safety concerns.
Safety risks near railway tracks
Officials report drinking, trespassing, accidents, harassment of women, theft, and tampering with railway assets near liquor outlets.
Railway communications timeline
Chennai railway division first contacted TASMAC in September 2024, then again in May 2025, and raised concerns with Tamil Nadu chief secretary in July 2025.
Specific locations affected
Outlets near Royapuram, Korukkupet, Perambur, Jolarpet, Villivakkam, Avadi, Ennore, Thiruvalangadu and Nandiambakkam stations.
TASMAC relocation challenges
TASMAC says finding alternative premises for 100+ outlets is difficult, with several proposed locations facing resident objections or being unsuitable.
717 outlets closed near public places
Tamil Nadu government closed 717 TASMAC outlets within 500 metres of educational institutions, places of worship and bus stands recently.
Railway seeks clearer rules
Southern Railway wants Tamil Nadu to establish minimum distance rules between liquor shops and railway tracks to address nationwide safety risks.
The key point
Southern Railway wants Tamil Nadu government to relocate 43 TASMAC liquor outlets near railway stations and tracks due to drinking, trespassing and safety concerns.
