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They too have to cross the level crossing to reach the shrine,” said K Mohammed Hussain, CPI town secretary.“Trains like the Mumbai LTT (Kurla) - Madurai Express and Tambaram - Trichy Antyodaya Express are detained at the Manapparai station for crossing. As these trains halt for more than 30 minutes, sometimes even 40 minutes, farmers find it very difficult to cross the track. Trichy: Detention of trains for a longer duration at the Manapparai railway station is posing a huge risk for locals waiting to cross over from one side to the other as some of the trains block the manned level crossing situated close to the platforms. When these trains are detained, the coaches extend beyond the platform as the platform is short, blocking the level crossing,” he stated.“The Kurla train halts at around 7am while Antyodaya Express would arrive at around 9am. Hundreds of devotees also converge at the famous Veerapur temple everyday..