The New Look of Mangalore Junction Railway Station to be Finally Ready by July End: Check Out

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

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. 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. Work is also under progress for resurfacing of platforms (3048.33 sq.mt.) and providing full-length platform shelters for both PF 1 and 2 for passenger convenience. The platforms will also be provided with high mast lights, BLDC fans, mobile phone charging units and such other amenities to enhance passenger convenience