IN SOUTHERN RAILWAY, 9 REDEVELOPED AMRIT STATIONS WILL BE INAUGURATED BY HON’BLE PM THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING

Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, will inaugurate 75 redeveloped Amrit Stations across the country through video conferencing o­n 17th July 2026, including nine Amrit Stations under Southern Railway. The main function, to be graced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, will be held at Jalandhar Cantonment Railway Station in Punjab. Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon'ble Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, along with other dignitaries and esteemed personalities, will participate in the event.

Inauguration of Nine Redeveloped Amrit Stations in Southern Railway

As part of this nationwide event, the Hon'ble Prime Minister will dedicate the following nine redeveloped Amrit Stations under Southern Railway to the Nation o­n 17th July 2026:

1.Chennai Park (Chennai Division)

2.Chinnasalem (Salem Division)

3.Coonoor (Salem Division)

4.Tirur (Palakkad Division)

5.Thalassery (Palakkad Division)

6.Parpanangadi (Palakkad Division)

7.Nilambur Road(Palakkad Division)

8.Chalakudi (Thiruvananthapuram Division)

9.Angamali for Kaladi (Thiruvananthapuram Division)

Ceremonial functions will be held at all the above nine stations in the august presence of Hon'ble Members of Parliament, Hon'ble Members of the Legislative Assembly, dignitaries and eminent personalities. The central function at Jalandhar Cantonment Railway Station, held under the auspices of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, will be live-streamed at all nine stations.

Passenger associations, school and college students, Scouts & Guides, railway employees, passengers and members of the general public will participate in the event. During the local functions, winners of various competitions organised in Railway schools across Southern Railway as part of the Amrit Station celebrations will be presented with prizes, merit certificates and mementoes.

Brief of 9 Redeveloped Amrit Stations in Southern Railway

1. Chennai Park Railway Station (₹14 Crores)

Strategically located adjacent to Dr MGR Chennai Central, Chennai Park serves as a key suburban interchange connecting Chennai's extensive Suburban, MRTS, Metro and City bus networks. Redeveloped at a cost of ₹14 crores, the station now offers upgraded passenger amenities including modern booking offices, improved waiting areas, lifts, enhanced platform shelters and digital passenger information systems, strengthening seamless multimodal urban connectivity.

2. Chinnasalem Railway Station (₹15.14 Crores)

Serving the rapidly developing Kallakurichi district, Chinnasalem Railway Station has been redeveloped at a cost of over ₹15 crores with a renovated station building, new waiting hall, booking office, Foot Over Bridge with lifts, upgraded platforms and modern passenger amenities. The redevelopment strengthens regional connectivity and supports the area's agricultural, educational and commercial growth.

2. Coonoor Railway Station (₹12.18 Crores)

Nestled in the picturesque Nilgiri Hills, Coonoor Railway Station is an important halt o­n the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Redeveloped at a cost of over ₹12 crores, the station now offers improved waiting halls, upgraded platforms, enhanced accessibility, modern passenger information systems and heritage-sensitive infrastructure, providing a comfortable travel experience while preserving its historic character.

4. Tirur Railway Station (₹26.55 Crores)

Located o­n the busy Shoranur–Mangaluru corridor, Tirur Railway Station serves as the gateway to the literary heritage of Kerala and the birthplace of Thunchaththu Ramanujan Ezhuthachan. Redeveloped at a cost of about ₹26 crores, the station now features modern waiting halls, lifts, escalators, upgraded platforms, improved accessibility and enhanced passenger amenities, offering a safer and more convenient travel experience.

5. Thalassery Railway Station (₹22.32 Crores)

An important gateway to North Kerala, Thalassery Railway Station has been redeveloped at a cost of over ₹22 crores with renovated station buildings, upgraded platforms, air-conditioned waiting halls, lifts, improved circulating areas and enhanced passenger facilities. The redevelopment complements the town's rich heritage while strengthening tourism and regional connectivity.

6. Parpanangadi Railway Station (₹14.21 Crores)

Serving Kerala's historic Malabar Coast, Parpanangadi Railway Station has been redeveloped at a cost of over ₹14 crores with modern station buildings, upgraded waiting halls, improved platforms, enhanced passenger information systems and Divyangjan-friendly facilities. The station's transformation supports tourism, coastal connectivity and the region's growing travel needs.

7. Nilambur Road Railway Station (₹16.44 Crores)

Located at the terminus of the scenic Shoranur–Nilambur branch line, Nilambur Road Railway Station serves as the gateway to the lush forests, teak plantations and eco-tourism destinations of Malappuram district. Redeveloped at a cost of about ₹17 crores, the station now features a modern station building, upgraded waiting halls, improved platform infrastructure, enhanced passenger amenities, Divyangjan-friendly facilities and digital passenger information systems, offering a safer, more comfortable and convenient travel experience while promoting tourism and regional connectivity.

8. Chalakudi Railway Station (₹8.87 Crores)

Located o­n the Shoranur–Mangaluru railway corridor, Chalakudi Railway Station serves as the gateway to the world-famous Athirappilly and Vazhachal Waterfalls. Redeveloped at a cost of about ₹8.87 crores, the station now features an upgraded station building, improved waiting halls, modern passenger information systems, enhanced accessibility and better circulating areas, boosting passenger convenience and eco-tourism.

9. Angamali for Kaladi Railway Station (₹9.28 Crores)

Serving as the principal rail gateway to Kaladi, the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, Angamali for Kaladi Railway Station has been redeveloped with an improved station building, new portico, air-conditioned waiting hall, upgraded platforms and enhanced passenger amenities. The redevelopment strengthens pilgrimage tourism, regional connectivity and provides a more comfortable travel experience for passengers visiting o­ne of Kerala's most revered spiritual destinations.

Amrit Station Scheme

The Amrit Station Scheme launched in December 2022 by the Ministry of Railways aims to transform over 1,300 stations into modern hubs with multimodal integration and future-ready facilities.

In Southern Railway, 115 railway stations have been identified for redevelopment under the Amrit Station Scheme, of which 24 redeveloped stations have already been inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister.  With the inauguration of nine redeveloped stations by the Hon'ble Prime Minister o­n 17th July 2026, the total number of Amrit Stations dedicated to the Nation under Southern Railway will increase to 33.

Follow us

www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in

https.//twitter.com/GMSRailway

https.//www.facebook.com/Southern-Railway-240606622749869/