Tenders for redevelopment of railway stations in Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram to be invited in March

Existing building that houses Ernakulam Junction station to be demolished

The Construction Wing of the Southern Railway would invite tenders in March to redevelop Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town, Trivandrum Central and Kanyakumari railway stations in March, providing a boost to passenger amenities at the stations.

In this, the existing building that houses Ernakulam Junction station would be demolished, in whose place a five-storey building will be built. Similarly, a three-storey building will be built on the station’s eastern entry. The two structures will be linked by a concourse, while a 105-metre-long skywalk will link the station’s foot overbridge with the adjacent Kochi metro station, reliable sources said.

The station’s entry and exit will be at different locations, aimed at lessening crowds. The platforms too will be renovated. A multi-rise car park has also been envisaged, considering space constraints. The entire project cost is estimated at approximately ₹400 crore. The project will be completed within two years of the commencement of work. The contract will be for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of the different components, they added.