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The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Manapparai railway station to get complete makeover by October
The modernisation work at Manapparai railway station in Tiruchi district taken up under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is expected to be completed by October. A separate sanction has been accorded for the construction of a foot overbridge at Manapparai station for which fund allotment has been provided by the railway administration. The Manapparai railway station which comes under the NSG 5 category falls along the Tiruchi - Dindigul broad gauge section falling under the jurisdiction of the Madurai railway station. It was one among the 17 stations in Madurai Division identified for giving it a complete makeover. Railway sources said a host of works were taken up under the ABSS at Manapparai station of which four of them have already been completed. Works pertaining to provision of lifts at platform 1 and 2, covered car and two-wheeler parking lots, compound wall and provision of integrated passenger information system have all been completed. Other works such as improvement to circulating area, construction of waiting hall, entrance arch, pathway cum drainage and establishment of canopy were under different stages. The sources further said construction of a six-metre wide foot overbridge has been accorded separate sanction at the station. A separate agency has been entrusted with the task of constructing the foot overbridge at a cost of ₹4.83 crore. The modernisation work at Manapparai is being executed at a total cost of ₹10.5 crore adding that the project being executed by the Gati Shakti Unit of Madurai Division was expected to be completed by October. In Pudukottai The ongoing modernisation work at Pudukottai railway station is expected to take more time for completion. The project includes construction of a new station building and facade, provision of lift, separate parking lots for cars and two-wheelers, entrance arch, platform shelter and waiting hall. The sources said the ongoing works are expected to be completed by March 2026.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
SWR's Mysuru Division DRM inspects Hassan-Bantwal railway section
Mudit Mittal, Divisional Railway Manager, Mysuru Division, South Western Railway, conducted a comprehensive window trailing inspection on Thursday covering the Hassan–Sakaleshpur, Sakaleshpur–Subrahmanya road, and Subrahmanya road–Bantwala sections. The inspection aimed at reviewing the safety and maintenance standards of track infrastructure, signalling systems, and operational preparedness along the route. Special emphasis was laid on the condition of track parameters, bridges, curves, and gradient sections in the ghat region between Sakaleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. The DRM also reviewed the progress of ongoing station redevelopment works at Sakaleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, and Bantwala stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). These redevelopment efforts focus on enhancing passenger amenities, station aesthetics, and overall travel experience. Mr. Mittal interacted with on-site engineering teams and instructed officials to ensure adherence to project timelines and maintain high standards of quality and safety during the execution. He was accompanied by Anand Bharti, chief project manager, Gati Shakti Unit, and other senior officials from the division, a release from the division said.
