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Line 1: ~~{{Copy edit\|date=February 2021}}~~ ~~{{more citations needed\|date=August 2012}}~~ {{Use Indian English\|date=February 2018}} {{Use dmy dates\|date=February 2018}} [[File:Cbeairport3.JPG\|right\|thumb\|[[Coimbatore International Airport]] ~~Front~~front ~~View~~view]] '''[[Coimbatore]]''' ~~has~~is a ~~well-developed~~city ~~'''transport~~in ~~infrastructure'''.~~the ~~The~~state ~~city~~of ~~and~~[[Tamil ~~its~~Nadu]], ~~suburbs~~[[India]]. ~~are~~Most ~~usually~~transportation ~~traversed~~in ~~using~~the ~~its~~city ~~road~~and ~~network~~suburbs is by road. Coimbatore is well -connected to most cities and towns in India by [[Roadways\|road]], [[Railways\|rail]], and [[Airway (aviation)\|air]], ~~with~~but ~~most cities and towns in India except~~not through waterways. The city has ~~fairly better~~successful transport infrastructure compared to other Indian cities, though road infrastructures are not well maintained and developed according to the growing needs of transport, making traffic congestion a major problem in the city. A comprehensive transport development plan ishas been made{{when?\|date=April ~~part of Coimbatore Masterplan as part~~2023}} to ~~ease~~address many of traffic problems.{{citation needed\|date=May 2023}} == Roads == [[File:PSG tech coimbatore.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Avinashi Road, is one of the most important arterial roads in the city.]]▼ [[File:Ukkadam-sungam bridge.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Sungam-Ukkadam bypass bridge.]]▼ The [[Coimbatore]] city and metropolitan area is divided into five administrative zones (East, West, North, South and Central) which are served by major arterial roads.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/corporation-to-have-five-zones/article2475762.ece\|title=Corporation to have five zones\|date=22 September 2011\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> [[Avinashi Road, Coimbatore\|Avinashi Road]] is one of the city's most important arterial roads, traversing most of Central and East Coimbatore.{{citation needed\|date=April 2023}} It is part of [[National Highway 544 (India)\|National Highway 544]], which connects to<ref name=ntlhighway544/> [[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]] and [[Ernakulam]].<ref name=ntlhighwaylist>{{cite web\|url=https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/Details-of-National-Highways-as-on-31.03_1.pdf\|title=The List of National Highways in the Country is as under\|publisher=Government of India, Ministry of Road Transportation and Highways\|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref> Other arterials include [[Trichy Road, Coimbatore\|Trichy Road]] (central–southeast), [[Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore\|Mettupalayam Road]] (north–south), [[Sathy Road]] (south–northeast), [[Palakkad Road]] (east–west), [[Pollachi Road, Coimbatore\|Pollachi Road]] (north–south), and Thadagam Road (east–west). Other roads include [[100 Feet Road, Bangalore\|100 Feet Road]], Bharatiyar Road, Dr. Nanjappa Road, Balasundarum Road, Crosscut Road (in the [[Gandhipuram]] commercial district), Diwhan Bahadhur Road (DB Road), TV Swamy Road, Brooke Bond Road in [[R. S. Puram, Coimbatore\|RS Puram]], and Race Course Road. Maruthamalai Road starts at the intersection of Lawley Road Junction and connects to the neighbourhood of [[Vadavalli]] and the Maruthamalai foothills.{{citation needed\|date=April 2023}} In January 2012, the [[Coimbatore Corporation]] announced that they would be laying around 10ten roads by mixing plastic.<ref name="plastic">{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2789321.ece\|title=Coimbatore Corporation to go in for plastic roads\|last=Madhavan\|first=Karthik\|date=2012-01-10\|publisher=The Hindu\|pages=1\|access-date=16 January 2012}}</ref> Parts of the district, including [[Kurudampalayam]], continue turning plastic waste into pavement.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.smartcitiescouncil.com/article/coimbatores-kurudampalayam-village-uses-plastic-waste-lay-roads\|title=Coimbatore's Kurudampalayam village uses plastic waste to lay roads\|date=3 June 2022\|publisher=Smart Cities Council\|last=Padode\|first=Tanveer\|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref>▼ ▲[[File:PSG tech coimbatore.png\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Avinashi Road, one of the most important arterial roads in the city.]] ▲[[File:Ukkadam-sungam bridge.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Sungam-Ukkadam bypass bridge.]] The city and metropolitan area are served by major arterial roads that run either in an east–west or north–south direction. Avinashi Road is one of the city's most important arterial roads. It traverses most of central and east Coimbatore ([[National Highway 47 (India)\|National Highway 47]]) connecting the metropolis of [[Bangalore]], [[Chennai]]. The road runs in a west–east direction. Other arterials include Trichy Road (Central-Southeast), [[Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore\|Mettupalayam Road]] (North-South), Sathy Road (South-North East), Palkkad Road (East-West), Pollachi Road (North-South), and Thadagam Road (east-west). Maruthamalai Road starts at the intersection of Lawley Road Junction and connects [[Vadavalli]] and extends up to Maruthamalai foothills. Other roads include 100 feet road, Bharatiyar Road, Dr.Nanjappa Road, Balasundarum Road, Crosscut Road in [[Gandhipuram]] Area, Diwhan Bahadhur Road (DB Road), TV Swamy Road, Brooke Bond Road in RS Puram Areas, Race Course Road, etc. ▲In January 2012, the [[Coimbatore Corporation]] announced that they would be laying around 10 roads by mixing plastic.<ref name="plastic">{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article2789321.ece\|title=Coimbatore Corporation to go in for plastic roads\|last=Madhavan\|first=Karthik\|date=2012-01-10\|publisher=The Hindu\|pages=1\|access-date=16 January 2012}}</ref> ===National ~~highways~~Highways=== Five major [[National Highway (India)\|National Highway]]s radiate outward from Coimbatore: [[NH 544]] ([[Salem, Tamil Nadu\|Salem]]–[[Kochi]] Highway)<ref name=ntlhighway544>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2018/dec/18/salem-coimbatore-national-highway-to-be-widened-into-6-lanes-1912925.html\|title=Salem-Coimbatore national highway to be widened into six lanes: Centre\|date=18 December 2018\|publisher=The New Indian Express\|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref><ref name=ntlhighwaylist/> [[NH 544]] (Salem-Kochi road) [[National Highway 81 (India)\|NH 81]] (new NH code for Trichy Road) towards [[Karur]], ~~Tichy~~[[Tiruchirappalli\|Trichy]], [[Thanjavur]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/girl-5-drowns-in-rainwater-filled-pit/articleshow/80337254.cms\|title=Motorists want toll cut as holes galore on NH 81 & 83\|last=Karthik\|first=Deepak\|date=19 January 2021\|publisher=Times of India\|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> and ~~Nagapattinam~~[[Tiruchchirappalli]].<ref name=ntlhighwaylist/> [[NH 181]] ([[Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore\|Mettupalayam Road]]) towards [[Ooty]] and [[Gudalur (Coimbatore district)\|Gudalur]] leading to [[Karnataka ~~and Kerala~~]].<ref name=ntlhighwaylist/> [[NH 948]] ([[Sathy Road]]; formerly NH 209) towards [[Mysore]],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2022/nov/18/nhai-to-convert-two-lane-nh-209-into-four-lane-2519347.html\|title=NHAI to convert two lane NH-209 into four lane\|date=18 November 2022\|publisher=New Indian Express\|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> [[Bangaluru]], [[Chamarajanagar district\|Chamrajnagar]] and [[Kanakapura]].<ref name=ntlhighwaylist/> [[NH 948]] (Sathy Road) towards Sathyamangalam, Chamrajnagar, Mysore, Bangalore. [[NH 83]] (Pollachi Road) towards [[Dindigul]], Trichy, Thanjavur and Nagapattinam,<ref name=ntlhighwaylist/> [[Palani]] and [[Oddanchatram]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://projectstoday.com/News/MoRTH-floats-tender-for-four-laning-of-Ottanchatram-to-Palani-section\|title=MoRTH floats tender for four laning of Ottanchatram to Palani section\|date=13 October 2022\|publisher=Projects Today\|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref> [[NH 83]] (Pollachi Road) towards Palani, Oddanchatram, Dindigul, Trichy, Tanjore, Nagapattinam. === Ring roads === ~~There is a~~A major [[Coimbatore bypass\|bypass]] ~~Built~~was built by L[[Larsen &T Toubro]] from [[Neelambur]] to [[Madukkarai]] on NH  47 which intersects ~~trichy~~the ~~road~~Trichy Road at Chintamani Pudur near [[Irugur]] and [[Eachanari]] in Pollachi Road.<ref name="bypassref">{{cite web\|url=http://www.pppindiadatabase.com/Screens/frmView.aspx?PROJECTID=buOQITdE2o0=&AUTHORISEDUSER=N\|title=Coimbatore Bypass Road\|publisher=Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India\|access-date=16 January 2012\|location=New Delhi\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126093158/http://www.pppindiadatabase.com/Screens/frmView.aspx?PROJECTID=buOQITdE2o0%3D&AUTHORISEDUSER=N\|archive-date=26 January 2016\|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In 2012, the [[Coimbatore Corporation]] started construction of six railway overpass bridges in the city<ref name="railbridge">{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/article2785257.ece\|title=Bridge works across six level crossings speed up\|last=V. S. \|first=Palaniappan\|date=8 January 2012\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=16 January 2012\|location=Coimbatore}}</ref> and the [[National Highways Authority of India]] invited feasibility studies to upgrade the National Highway connecting [[Pollachi]] and [[Bannari]] passing through the city.<ref name="nh209">{{cite web\|url=http://asappmedia.com/CMS/Newsletter/NewsFiles/66045.html\|title= NHAI's DPR on widening NH 209 by Mar\|date=6 January 2012\|publisher=Asapp Media \|access-date=16 January 2012\|location=Coimbatore}}</ref>▼ ▲There is a major [[Coimbatore bypass\|bypass]] Built by L&T from Neelambur to [[Madukkarai]] on NH 47 which intersects trichy road at Chintamani Pudur near Irugur and [[Eachanari]] in Pollachi Road.<ref name="bypassref">{{cite web\|url=http://www.pppindiadatabase.com/Screens/frmView.aspx?PROJECTID=buOQITdE2o0=&AUTHORISEDUSER=N\|title=Coimbatore Bypass Road\|publisher=Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India\|access-date=16 January 2012\|location=New Delhi\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126093158/http://www.pppindiadatabase.com/Screens/frmView.aspx?PROJECTID=buOQITdE2o0%3D&AUTHORISEDUSER=N\|archive-date=26 January 2016\|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The [[Coimbatore Corporation]] is undertaking the construction of six Rail-Over-Bridges in the city.<ref name="railbridge">{{cite news\|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/article2785257.ece\|title=Bridge works across six level crossings speed up\|last=V. S. \|first=Palaniappan\|date=8 January 2012\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=16 January 2012\|location=Coimbatore}}</ref> The [[National Highways Authority of India]] has also invited feasibility studies to upgrade the National Highway connecting [[Pollachi]] and [[Bannari]] passing through the city.<ref name="nh209">{{cite web\|url=http://asappmedia.com/CMS/Newsletter/NewsFiles/66045.html\|title= NHAI's DPR on widening NH 209 by Mar\|date=6 January 2012\|publisher=Asapp Media \|access-date=16 January 2012\|location=Coimbatore }}</ref> ===Public transport=== ~~:''For the proposed bus rapid transit systems, see [[Coimbatore BRTS]]''~~ [[File:Coimbatore-TNSTC-JnNURM-Bus.JPG\|right\|200px\|thumb\|Low floor bus from [[JNNURM]] for [[Coimbatore\|Coimbatore city]]]] [[File:Mettupalayam busstand coimbatore.jpg\|right\|200px\|thumb\|MTP road bus station, all northbound buses towards Ooty, Gudalur and beyond start from here]] Most of Coimbatore's intra-city transport requirements are met by extensive [[public transport]]. The [[bus]] service, which is run by the government-owned [[TNSTC\|TNSTC Coimbatore]] covers the city and its suburbs. A large number of intra-city private buses operate within the city. Bus services are generally considered efficient, but buses on some routes can get very crowded at times. The bus service, which plies about 1257 buses on 322 routes. The city is also served by auto rickshaws. The growth of call taxis is also on the rise. Most of Coimbatore's intra-city transport requirements are met by extensive [[public transport]], with about 1257 [[bus]]es on 322 routes. This service, which is run by the government-owned [[TNSTC\|TNSTC Coimbatore]] covers the city and its suburbs.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/women-can-travel-free-in-1232-tnstc-buses-of-kumbakonam-division/articleshow/82489159.cms\|title=Women can travel free in 1,232 TNSTC buses of Kumbakonam division\|date=9 May 2021\|publisher=The Times of India\|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref><ref name=online>{{cite web\|url=https://www.coimbatoreonline.in/city-guide/transport-in-coimbatore\|title=Public Transport in Coimbatore\|publisher=Coimbatore Online\|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref> An additional 500 buses operate on 119 inter-city routes, to major towns in Tamil Nadu, [[Kerala]], [[Karnataka]], [[Pondicherry]], and [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Bus services are generally considered efficient; in 2018, TNSTC rolled out [[Bus conductor\|conductor]]-less buses and [[Point-to-point transit\|point-to-point routes]] to decrease operational costs and improve efficiency.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/tnstc-to-run-buses-sans-conductors/article24344351.ece\|title=TNSTC to run buses sans conductors\|last=Arivanantham\|first=R.\|date=6 July 2018\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/conductor-less-buses-ply-sans-permit/articleshow/64953372.cms\|title=Conductor-less buses ply sans permit\|date=12 July 2018\|last=Selvam\|first=Nivedha\|publisher=The Times of India\|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref> The point-to-point routes were still in effect in April 2023.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/patronage-rising-for-tnstcs-point-to-point-service-from-coimbatore-to-salem/article66706796.ece\|title=Patronage rising for TNSTC’s point-to-point service from Coimbatore to Salem\|date=6 April 2023\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref> In 2022, the [[Petroleum Conservation Research Association]] ranked TNSTC's Coimbatore division the second most efficient in mileage nationally. A TNSTC official cited "counseling and training programmes for the drivers, periodical servicing of buses and better road conditions" as main factors in improving transport efficiency.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/tnstc-coimbatore-tops-in-saving-fuel/articleshow/90831770.cms\|title=TNSTC, Coimbatore, tops in saving fuel\|date=14 April 2022\|publisher=The Times of India\|access-date=20 April 2023}}</ref> In addition to the bus service, private metered [[Taxicab\|call taxis]] and fixed-rate tourist taxis are available at all entry points to the city such as the airport, bus terminals, and railway stations. [[Vans]] which are run like bus services and popularly called "Maxi Cabs" also ply on many routes in the city. The outlying suburban areas of the city are also served by private minibus company services as well as government bus transport corporations of neighboring districts. ===Private transport=== The city has a very high vehicle-to-population ratio. Town buses started operations in 1921. Town bus services serve most parts of the city, as well as other towns and villages in the district. Buses also connect the district with all major towns in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Pondicherry, and Andhra Pradesh. The number of inter-city routes operated by the Coimbatore division is 119 with a fleet of more than 500 buses. Despite a sharp increase in the number of four-wheelers in the city, ]s and [[Motorscooter\|motorscooters]] are still very prevalent, all of which are preferred to [[Automobile\|cars]] due to their affordability, [[fuel efficiency]], maneuverability, and ease of [[parking]]. The city is also served by a large number of private buses and auto [[rickshaw]]s.{{citation needed\|date=April 2023}} [[Call Taxi (India)\|Call taxis]] are also becoming more popular and fixed-rate tourist taxis are available at the airport, bus terminals, and railway stations. <ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/demand-increases-for-cabs/article23487536.ece\|title=Demand increases for cabs\|last=Arivanantham\|first=R.\|date=10 April 2018\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=24 April 2023}}</ref> [[Van]]s which are run like bus services are popularly called "maxi cabs". The outlying suburban areas of the city are served by private minibus company services and public buses of neighboring districts. The city has a very high vehicle-to-population ratio. Despite a sharp increase in the number of four-wheelers in the city, [[Motorscooter\|motorscooters]] are still very prevalent, due to their affordability, [[fuel efficiency]], maneuverability, and ease of parking.{{citation needed\|date=April 2023}} ===List of ~~Moffusil~~Intercity ~~and~~(Mofussil, Omni, SECTC, Town) ~~Bus~~bus ~~Stands~~stands=== * [[Gandhipuram ~~Town~~Central Bus ~~stand~~Terminus]] [[Gandhipuram]] [[Thiruvalluvar]] ~~Bus~~bus stand (For SETC (TNSTC) and [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation\|KSRTC]] Buses)▼ [[Gandhipuram Central Bus Terminus\|Gandhipuram Moffusil Bus stand]] [[~~Gandhipuram]]~~Coimbatore Omni Bus ~~stand~~ Terminus]](Near G.P. Signal)▼ ▲[[Gandhipuram]] [[Thiruvalluvar]] Bus stand (For SETC(TNSTC) and KSRTC Buses) [[Singanallur Bus Terminus]] ▲[[Gandhipuram]] Omni Bus stand (Near G.P. Signal) [[~~Singanallur~~Saibaba Colony Bus Terminus~~\|Singanallur~~]] ~~Moffusil~~(Near ~~and~~Saibaba ~~Town Bus stand]]~~Temple) [[Ukkadam Bus Terminus]] ([[Ukkadam]])<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/jan/24/coimbatore-shops-inside-ukkadam-bus-stand-razed-for-flyover-2540750.html\|title=Coimbatore: Shops inside Ukkadam bus stand razed for flyover\|last=Raj\|first=Aravind\|date=2023-01-24\|publisher=The New Indian Express\|access-date=2023-05-15}}</ref> [[Saibaba Colony Bus Terminus\|New Bus stand]] (Near Saibaba Temple) [[Coimbatore Integrated Bus Terminus]] (started in 2019; stopped in 2023)<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/integrated-bus-terminus-project-at-vellalore-in-coimbatore-dropped/article66493274.ece\|title=Integrated bus terminus project at Vellalore in Coimbatore dropped\|last=Palaniappan\|first=V.S.\|date=2023-02-10\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=2023-04-17}}</ref> [[Ukkadam Bus Terminus\|Ukkadam Moffusil and Town Bus stand]] [[Vellalore]] Integrated Bus stand (Upcoming) ===List of ~~[[TNSTC\|TNSTC~~Intracity ~~Coimbatore]]~~bus ~~depots in Coimbatore City~~stands=== [[Gandhipuram Town Bus stand]] Vadavalli Bus Terminus Vellalore Bus Terminus Singanallur Bus Stand Ondipudur Bus Terminus Marudhamalai bus Terminus Ukkadam Bus stand SaiBaba colony bus stand ===List of TNSTC Coimbatore depots=== * Head-Office Branch(City & Moffusil) * Head-Office Branch<ref name=tnstc>{{cite web\|url=https://www.tamilvandi.com/tnstc-cbe\|title=Divisions & Depots\|publisher=TNSTC\|access-date=2023-05-15\|url-status=live\|archive-date=2023-03-31\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331121917/https://www.tamilvandi.com/tnstc-cbe}}</ref> (City & Moffusil) * Upppilipalayam(Moffusil only) * ~~Sungam-1(City &~~Uppilipalayam (Moffusil only) * Sungam -2 1 (City ~~only~~& Moffusil) * ~~Ukkadam~~Sungam -1 2 (City ~~& Moffusil~~only) * Ukkadam -2 1 (City & Moffusil) * ~~Ondipudhur~~Ukkadam -1 2 (City ~~only~~& Moffusil) * ~~Ondipudhur~~Ondiputhur -2 1 (~~Moffusil~~City only) * ~~Marudhamalai~~Ondiputhur - 2 (~~City~~Moffusil only) * ~~Ondipudhur~~Ondiputhur - 3 ( City & Moffusil) * Annur * Karumathampati (City only) ~~also '''Annur,Pollachi-3,Mettupalayam-1,Karumathampatti & Palladam''' depots operate City Services for Coimbatore~~ * Marudhamalai (City only) * Pollachi - 1 * Pollachi - 2 * Pollachi - 3 == Air == {{Main\|Coimbatore International Airport}} [[Coimbatore International Airport]] {{Airport codes\|CJB\|VOCB}} is a major airport serving [[Coimbatore]] and its suburbs. It is the second busiest airport in Tamil Nadu after [[Chennai International Airport\|Chennai]] and has separate domestic and international terminals. The airport lies about {{convert\|12\|km}} from the city centre and is accessible by road and rail. As of 2022, the airport is undergoing modernization, including the construction of a new terminal and a runway expansion to {{convert\|12500\|ft\|order=flip}}, which will make it the second longest runway in [[South India]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/central-govt-to-invest-2000-cr-to-expand-coimbatore-airport-chamber/article66235939.ece\|title=Central govt. to invest ₹ 2,000 cr to expand Coimbatore airport: Chamber\|date=2022-12-07\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=2023-04-17}}</ref> Other airports in the metropolitan area include [[Sulur Air Force Station]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theprint.in/india/indian-air-force-conducts-know-your-forces-campaign-at-sulur-air-base/1327812/\|title=Indian Air Force conducts ‘Know Your Forces’ campaign at Sulur air base\|date=21 January 2023\|publisher=The Print\|access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> '''Coimbatore International Airport''' {{Airport codes\|CJB\|VOCB}} is a major airport mostly serving [[Coimbatore]] and its suburbs in the [[States and territories of India\|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. The [[Coimbatore International Airport]] is the second busiest airport in Tamil Nadu after Chennai International Airport, in terms of passenger traffic, cargo traffic as well as aircraft movement. The [[Coimbatore International Airport]] serves as the city's airport for both domestic and international flights. The airport consists of separate International terminals and the Domestic terminal and handles domestic as well as international flights. The city is connected to major hubs in [[South Asia]], [[South East Asia]], and [[Middle East]] through over eight international carriers. The Airport lies around 12 km from the city centre and is accessible by road and rail transport services. This airport is undergoing modernization and expansion of the runway, including the alteration of an additional terminal. Furthermore, a new [[Greenfield project\|greenfield]] airport will be constructed in Nellambur and nearby areas to serve the city's better air connectivity, after the expansion of the runway which will be the second longest runway in South India about 12,500ft. The present terminal buildings in [[Peelamedu]] will be used for cargo purposes. ~~Other airports in the metropolitan area include the [[Indian Air Force]] base at [[Sulur]]. [[Sulur Air Force Station]] was established in 1940 by the British [[Royal Navy]].~~ == Railways == {{see also\|Indian Railways}} ~~'''~~[[Coimbatore Junction]]~~'''~~, also known as ~~'''~~Kovai Junction~~'''~~, is the primary railway station serving the city, ofas ~~[[Coimbatore]].~~well Itas ~~has~~the ~~six~~major ~~platforms.~~rail Itjunction isof aSouth ~~Major~~India. ~~Railway~~It ~~junction~~has insix ~~[[South India]]~~platforms and is the ~~Second~~second busiest ~~and revenue yielding~~ railway station in [[Tamil Nadu]], after [[Chennai]]. Many trains from Kerala to other parts of the country pass through Coimbatore Junction ~~apart from 18 pairs of terminating express trains~~. It is one of the top booking stations and revenue-generating stations in India according to Indian Railway.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/7days_Avl.html \|title=Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry \|publisher=indianrail.gov.in \|access-date=23 November 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140510115649/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/7days_Avl.html \|archive-date=10 May 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/cgi_bin/inet_stncode_cgi.cgi \| title=Station Names with Station Codes \| access-date=23 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in/location_Tamilnadu.html \| title=Computerized Reservation Offices in Tamilnadu \| access-date=23 November 2012}}</ref> ==Proposed ~~Metro~~rapid transit== ===Metro=== '''[[Coimbatore Metro]],''' also known as Kovai Metro, or CMRL is the proposed metro rail system for the city of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The Government of Tamil Nadu proposed a metro rail system for Coimbatore. However, in 2011, the plan was shelved in favor of a monorail system. In January 2017, a Coimbatore District Administration official told The Hindu that there was no mass rapid system presently under consideration for Coimbatore.[1] The government again announced a plan to construct metro rail in 2017. Railway Minister Suresh Prabu has announced a metro rail facility for Coimbatore. He also mentioned that the central government is ready to implement metro rail in Coimbatore. The state government has also approved metro rail. The works will begin by the next fiscal year 2017–18. The government announced that DPR for Coimbatore metro rail will be prepared by CMRL and it will be funded by a German-based company. The feasibility report has been submitted by Systra to CMRL and sent for government approval. DPR To be prepared after Approval of Feasibility study.. [[Coimbatore Metro]], also known as Kovai Metro or CMRL, is a proposed metro rail system.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/cmrl-roped-in-for-coimbatore-metro-rail-plan/article19656626.ece\|title=CMRL roped in for Coimbatore Metro Rail plan\|date=11 September 2017\|last=Madhavan\|first=Karthik\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/mar/18/tamil-nadugovernment-yet-to-approve-dpr-for-kovai-metro-rail-project-cmrl-2557030.html\|title=Tamil Nadu government yet to approve DPR for Kovai metro rail project: CMRL\|date=18 March 2023\|publisher=New Indian Express\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> The plan was shelved in 2011 in favor of a [[monorail]] system.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/it-is-no-more-a-metro-monorail-is-the-new-dream/articleshow/8720445.cms\|title=It is no more a metro, monorail is the new dream\|date=4 June 2011\|publisher=Times of India\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> In January 2017, a Coimbatore District Administration official told ''[[The Hindu]]'' that there was no mass rapid transit system presently under consideration for the city.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/Signal-remains-red-for-Coimbatore-metro-rail-project/article17023423.ece\|title=Signal remains red for Coimbatore metro rail project\|date=11 January 2017\|last=Venkatesan\|first=Varun\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> Railway Minister Suresh Prabu announced a plan to construct metro rail in late 2017 on behalf of the government.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://indianinfrastructure.com/2017/08/12/state-decides-to-develop-metro-rail-system-in-coimbatore-city/\|title=State decides to develop metro rail system in Coimbatore city\|date=12 August 2017\|publisher=Indian Infrastructure\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> The proposed works were anticipated to begin by fiscal year 2017–18.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/coimbatore-to-get-metro-railproject-report-to-be-prepared-cm/articleshow/59667784.cms\|title=Coimbatore to get Metro Rail, project report to be prepared: CM\|date=19 July 2017\|publisher=The Times of India\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> A [[project plan]] prepared by CMRL was completed in 2022 and the system is expected to finished by 2027.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/coimbatore-metro-rail-lite-expected-to-be-launched-by-2027/article65602417.ece\|title=Coimbatore Metro Rail Lite expected to be launched by 2027\|date=5 July 2022\|last=Palaniappan\|first=V.S.\|publisher=The Hindu\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> [[₹]]9,000 was allotted for the rail route in the 2023-24 budget.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://housing.com/news/coimbatore-metro/\|title=Coimbatore metro rail project allotted Rs 9,000 cr\|last=Balasubramanian\|first=Harini\|date=21 March 2023\|publisher=Housing.com\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> ===Suburban railway=== {{see also\|Coimbatore Suburban Railway}} Coimbatore railways have unique infrastructure to host a circular rail system as it has similar bus services ~~inside~~within the city limits. ~~Future~~One ~~potential,~~proposal ~~utility,~~would ~~and savings are huge once such circular railway linking~~link Coimbatore, Coimbatore North, Peelamedu, Irugur, and Podanur before ~~touching~~returning ~~Coimbatore~~to ~~junction~~Coimbatore ~~back~~Junction. Another ~~unique~~ infrastructure that can be utilized ~~better is~~are the 4four radiating rail routes from Coimbatore ~~junction~~Junction ~~and~~to ~~the~~towns ~~next~~{{convert\|40\|km}} ~~town~~away. The other junctions are located at 40[[Coimbatore North Junction]] (2.6 km ~~each~~away from ~~there.~~[[Coimbatore ItJunction israilway astation\|Coimbatore ~~golden~~Junction]] ~~opportunity~~(CBE) ~~for~~on ~~EMUs~~the ~~crisscrossing~~northern ~~with~~side), [[Podanur Junction]] (5.8 km away from CBE on the ~~best~~southern ~~convenience~~side) and ~~efficiency~~[[Irugur]] (16 km from CBE on eastern side).<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1348131547111-VITAL%20STATISTICS.pdf \| title=Route KM-Statewise \| access-date=23 November 2012}}</ref> The other junctions are located at [[Coimbatore North Junction]] (2.6 km away from CBE on the northern side), [[Podanur Junction]] (5.8 km away from CBE on the southern side)and [[Irugur]](16 km from CBE on eastern side)<ref>{{cite web \| url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1348131547111-VITAL%20STATISTICS.pdf \| title=Route KM-Statewise \| access-date=23 November 2012}}</ref> ~~==BRTS==~~ ~~{{see also\|Coimbatore BRTS}}~~ The Coimbatore BRTS is a proposed bus rapid transit system for the city of Coimbatore under the JNNURM scheme. Project stretch of about 18.6km starting at Avinashi Road and ending at Mettupalayam Road running through Dr.Rajendra Prasath Road. After Avinashi road, the project road turns left from Stanes School and passes along Dr.Nanjappa road and joins at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road (100 Ft. Road). Avinashi Road, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, and Mettupalyam road are provided with the exclusive lane for buses termed BRTS lane and the connecting links are allowed to flow with the mixed traffic. ===Bus rapid transit=== A Dedicated Two-Lane carriageway of width 7.0m is provided for the BRTS corridor. A Dual Lane for Mixed Traffic of Width 7.0m is provided on either side of the BRTS corridor. The Mixed traffic lane is separated from the BRTS lane by providing a 250mm wide CC block on both sides. 2.0m wide Cycle Track over and 2.0m wide Footpath over built-up drain is proposed on either side of Mixed Traffic Lane. The Cycle Track is separated from Mixed Traffic Lane by providing 250mm CC Buttons. Out of Total 17.6km BRTS is passing at grade for a length of 6.64km (dedicated) and 6.87km is passing through an elevated section. It is proposed to have 14 at grade bus stops and 3 elevated bus stops. {{main\|Coimbatore Bus Rapid Transit System}} The [[Coimbatore Bus Rapid Transit System]] (BRTS) was proposed under the [[JNNURM]] scheme and called for a {{convert\|18.6\|km\|adj=on}} corridor starting at Avinashi Road and ending at Mettupalayam Road. The route would turn left from [[Stanes School]] after Avinashi Road and passes along Dr. Nanjappa Road. It then joins at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road. Avinashi Road, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, and Mettupalyam Road would have dedicated two-lane {{convert\|7\|m\|adj=on}} carriageways for the BRTS and would be flanked by [[Dual carriageway\|dual lanes]] for mixed traffic on either side. These lanes would be separated by {{convert\|250\|mm\|in\|adj=mid\|-wide}} cement blocks on both sides. A {{convert\|2\|m\|adj=on}} cycle track and 2-metre footpath was proposed on either side of the mixed traffic lane, also separated by cement blocks. The proposal included the addition of 14 [[Intersection (road)\|at-grade]] bus stops and three bus stops in the route's {{convert\|6.87\|km\|adj=on\|abbr=on}} elevated section.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://coimbatore-corporation.com/dwnldforms/Transportation.pdf\|title=Transportation Improvement Proposals for Coimbatore\|publisher=Coimbatore Corporation\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100115171532/http://coimbatore-corporation.com/dwnldforms/Transportation.pdf\|archive-date=15 January 2010}}</ref> A May 2015 feasibility study by the [[Institute for Transportation and Development Policy]] and [[Tamil Nadu]]'s Transport Department & Commissionerate of Municipal Administration indicated that bus transportation was inadequate to serve the city's needs.<ref>{{cite report\|url=https://www.itdp.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Coimbatore-BRT-PFS-150609.pdf\|title=Coimbatore Rapid: Mass rapid transit feasibility study\|date=May 2015\|publisher=Institute for Transportation and Development Policy\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> At a January 2023 meeting, Coimbatore central regional transport officer K. Sathyakumar suggested the implementation of a BRTS as soon as possible, pointing to Mettupalayam, Trichy, and Avinashi roads as good sites.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/workshop-lays-blueprint-for-future-mobility-plans/articleshow/97390111.cms\|title=Workshop lays blueprint for future mobility plans\|date=28 January 2023\|publisher=The Times of India\|access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref> == See also == * [[Coimbatore ~~BRTS~~Bus Rapid Transit System]] * [[Coimbatore Bypass]] * [[Coimbatore International Airport]]