The five redeveloped stations—Ambasamudram, Palani, Namakkal, Paramakkudi and Vellore Cantonment—have been upgraded at a combined cost of more than Rs 70 crore. The 23-km Karaikal–Peralam railway line was developed at a cost of over Rs 550 crore, while the three rail flyovers were built at an investment of more than Rs 120 crore.
The station redevelopment works include upgraded station buildings, waiting halls, platforms, parking areas and passenger information systems. Accessibility features, including ramps, lifts and accessible toilets at designated locations, have also been provided.
Ambasamudram railway station in Tirunelveli district was redeveloped at a cost of Rs 13 crore. The works include a renovated station facade, covered parking, improved waiting halls, platform shelters, a six-metre-wide foot overbridge and lifts.
Palani station in Dindigul district received an investment of around Rs 20 crore. The upgrades include a renovated station building, an entrance arch, improved waiting facilities, upgraded toilets, platform shelters, passenger information systems and a new foot overbridge with lifts. The station serves pilgrims visiting the Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple.
Namakkal station was redeveloped at a cost of Rs 17 crore, with improvements to the station building, waiting hall, executive lounge, booking counters, circulating area and parking facilities. Platform upgrades include tactile tiles, granite surfaces, shelters and LED lighting. A new foot overbridge with lifts has also been provided.
At Paramakkudi station in Ramanathapuram district, redevelopment works worth Rs 14 crore include an improved station facade, wider vehicle lanes, pedestrian pathways, covered parking, upgraded waiting facilities and a new foot overbridge. The station serves passengers travelling towards Rameswaram and supports connectivity for the region’s commercial activities, including the handloom sector.
Vellore Cantonment station was redeveloped at a cost of Rs 8 crore. The works include an improved station facade, upgraded approach roads, pedestrian pathways, parking facilities, waiting areas, a reserved lounge, a retiring room and improved passenger information systems.
The 23-km Karaikal–Peralam railway line will provide a direct rail link between Karaikal and the Mayiladuthurai–Tiruvarur railway corridor. It is expected to improve passenger connectivity and strengthen freight movement by linking Karaikal Port with the railway network. The line will facilitate the transportation of commodities such as coal, fertilisers and food grains, supporting regional industries and trade.
The three rail flyovers, built at a cost of more than Rs 120 crore, are intended to improve train movement, increase line capacity and reduce congestion on busy railway routes in and around Coimbatore. They are also expected to reduce waiting times at level crossings and improve safety for road users.
