The Kumbakonam railway station was inaugurated on February 15, 1877 under the southern India. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj
The main project of reconstruction 99-Crore, which would provide a complete transformation to the Kumbakonam railway station in the coming months.
The southern railway floated with a tender to identify an agency that would wear a work.
The project was designed by the Ministry of Railways, after which the South Railway appointed a consultant for the preparation of the main plan. The head of the railway clerk said that a comprehensive detailed report of the project (DPR) was prepared, which includes the main plan, design methodology, operation, commercial development, sustainable design, landscape design, intelligent features, design methodology and plan and social and environmental impact assessment.
The clerk said the selection was floated a few days ago. Kumbakonam is a temple city where there are several temples in and around and nearby.
The Kumbakonam railway station was opened to the personal service of 15 February 1877 during the colonial era, when there was a former South Indian railway. The station is classified as NSG 4 (not suburban) attracting tourists from all over the country.
As part of the reconstruction project, the existing railway station would be demolished and a new world -class station will be built.
Providing separate input and output to the station; Departure lobby with window reservation, ticket machines and in front; escalators and lifts; Concourse with various categories of waiting halls, lounges, rooms for child and chessboard; Retail area with F&B stores, various kiosky space for tourism Tamil Nadu, taxi; charging station for electric vehicles; According to DPR, parking equipment and installation of luggage scanners and door frame metal detectors include a number of key features designed in a new station.
Mahamaham
The clerk said the plan was to complete the job for one and a half years from the date of work. The court reconstruction would be accepted separately. “The formalities should be completed early and the whole project should be completed well before the next Mahamaham festival, which is to be held in Kumbakonami on March 9, 2028,” said A. Giri, secretary of the Thanjavur District Railway Association.
The station with modern devices should be ready to use a huge piece of pilgrims visiting Kumbakonam for a monthly event, said Mr. Giri, a former member of the Division Railways Advisory Committee.
Published – June 15, 2025 17:07
