Tamil Nadu : Kanyakumari To Be First Station In Southern Railway Zone To Receive World-Class Upgrade

The redevelopment work of the station will be finished in 19 months after the design — which reflects the local cultural theme — is finalised and a contract is awarded.

Southern Railway is fastening the redevelopment of 11 stations to provide customers with a world-class infrastructure. Kanyakumari railway station will be the first station to provide airport-like facilities to rail passengers. 

Indian Railways have awarded the work tender for redevelopment of the Kanyakumari railway station at a cost of Rs 49.36 crore. The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the redevelopment work was issued by the Southern Railways on 23 November.

Source : swarajyamag