Renovated Namakkal Railway Station Opened

NAMAKKAL: Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the renovated railway station in Namakkal that cost Rs. 17 crore, through video-conferencing from Chennai, Sunday.

A new railway line was constructed from Salem to Karur via Namakkal in 2008. A new railway station has been constructed and is functioning in Namakkal.

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, Rs. 17 crore was allocated for the renovation of Namakkal railway station under the Amrit Bharat scheme. Under the scheme, the buildings at Namakkal railway station were renovated.

Passenger lounges, toilets and parking areas have been improved. Passenger shelters have been increased on the platforms, granite and tiles have been installed. Also, 6-m-high pedestrian overpasses have been constructed and four lifts have been provided to access the platforms. Digital notice boards and LED lights have been installed to announce train timings.

The inauguration ceremony of the renovated Namakkal railway station was held Sunday. Namakkal MP Matheswaran, MLE Dilip and BJP state vice president, Dr. Ramalingam, were present. Earlier, schoolchildren presented cultural programmes.