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Palani Railway Station, 1 of the important halts connected Dindigul - Pollachi conception of Madurai Division, has undergone a large transformation. Redevelopment works undertaken astatine a outgo of ₹20.15 crore person been completed nether the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.
The redevelopment works included enhancing rider amenities, accessibility and presumption infrastructure. Improvements were made to the presumption entrance, circulating area, parking facilities, presumption gathering and platforms, creating a modern and passenger-friendly environment, Divisional Railway Manager, Madurai Division, Om Prakash Meena has said successful a statement.
A expansive entranceway arch, improved attack road, dedicated pedestrian pathways and covered walkways person been provided astatine the presumption entrance. The circulating country has been redesigned with wider lanes to facilitate creaseless question of vehicles and passengers. Around 960 quadrate metres of covered parking abstraction has been created. Separate covered parking facilities for two-wheelers and four-wheelers person been developed.
The railway presumption gathering has been upgraded done facade development, operation of caller canopy, improvements to ramps, waiting halls, drinking h2o facilities and toilet blocks. Platform surfaces person been enhanced. New signage boards and level fencing person been installed for improved rider information and convenience.
A caller waiting hallway with a built-up country of 240 quadrate metres has been constructed, providing seating and waiting facilities for up to 72 passengers astatine a time. A caller toilet artifact has been constructed for an country of 275 quadrate metres.
One of the highlights of the task is the operation of a caller six-metre-wide Foot Over Bridge connecting Platform 1 with Platforms 2 and 3. Two lifts person besides been added to the existing ft overbridge to amended accessibility and easiness rider question crossed platforms. Each assistance tin accommodate 13 persons and volition peculiarly payment elder citizens, otherwise abled passengers, large women, children and passengers carrying luggage.
Installation of the Digital Passenger Information System and Train and Coach Indication Boards person besides been completed. Special accent has been fixed to accessibility for otherwise abled passengers done proviso of entree ramps with handrails, accessible toilets, a dedicated booking antagonistic and tactile pathways connected platforms.
The presumption handles much than 2,000 passengers everyday. During 2025–26, it registered a footfall of 78.97 lakh passengers and net of ₹13.65 crore, ranking 12th among the 139 stations of Madurai Division successful presumption of gross earnings. The Divisional Railway Manager precocious inspected the completed redevelopment works., the connection said.
