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Trichy Factories Open Doors for Ayudha Puja Festivities
17 Oct
Summary
- Over 10,000 people visited Ponmalai railway workshop and Bhel Trichy.
- Visitors explored historical railway exhibits and a sculpture park.
- Bhel's role in addressing India's energy needs was highlighted.
As Ayudha Puja approached on Monday, Trichy's significant industrial sites welcomed the public on Saturday. The Golden Rock (Ponmalai) railway workshop and the Bhel Trichy complex near Thuvakudi saw an influx of over 10,000 visitors, including family members of employees.
The Ponmalai workshop, operational since 1928, presented its historical railway exhibits. Visitors saw the facility's capabilities in overhauling diesel locomotives and maintaining various train types, including Vande Bharat trains.
Nearby, the Bhel Trichy complex provided guided tours of its boiler and tube plants. Staff explained Bhel's crucial role in supporting India's energy infrastructure through manufacturing components for thermal and nuclear power plants.
A unique sculpture park at Ponmalai also drew attention, displaying 23 artworks crafted from recycled materials, arranged under themes like vintage vehicles and global landmarks.
