Mangaluru Junction Railway Station redevelopment reaches advanced stages

The redevelopment work of Mangaluru Junction Railway Station has reached advanced stages and is likely to be completed in a couple of months

The redevelopment work of Mangaluru Junction Railway Station, one of the prominent railheads in the coastal region, under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), has reached advanced stages and is likely to be completed in a couple of months.

Mangaluru Junction is one among 16 Railway Stations in Palakkad Division of Southern Railway chosen for redevelopment under the ABSS. The Railway Ministry has earmarked ₹18.98 crore for the redevelopment works of the Junction.

The redevelopment plan includes upgrading and improving many existing facilities. Nearly 7,000 sq. mt. circulating area in front of the station entrance is being concreted and beautified to facilitate vehicular movement. Vehicles ferrying passengers could pick up and drop them in this area once the work gets completed.

A new entrance porch spanning 155 sq.mt. is under construction to add beauty to the station and facilitate hassle-free entry and exit for passengers. Work on a 176 sq.mt. air-conditioned waiting hall and 11 sq.mt. rest room for disabled passengers too is under progress, according to Southern Railway officials.

A well-planned parking area for four-wheelers and two-wheelers is under construction spread across 1,632 sq.mt. in front of the station building is in final stages.

Enhanced facade with traditional architecture

The facade of the station building is being given a new look with the traditional coastal style architecture. Inside the building, a 6-metre-wide foot-over-bridge covering 307.4 sq.mt. area is being provided for safe crossing of lines for passengers.