Mayiladuthurai station completes ABSS upgrades, 261 stations done nationwide

The Ministry of Railways answered.

Asked and answered by: Km. Sudha R (asked), Ministry of Railways (answered)

What the government said

• Mayiladuthurai Junction station identified for development under ABSS
• 1340 stations identified for development under ABSS
• 77 stations in Tamil Nadu including Mayiladuthurai Junction
• 26 stations in Tamil Nadu completed
• Chinna Salem, Manaparai, Bommidi stations completed
• 261 stations completed nationwide
• Master plan includes improvements to station building, platform shelters, foot over bridges, lifts, parking, and amenities for Divyangjans

Also in the document

• Mayiladuthurai Junction station has completed works including station building improvement, entrance porch, booking counter, concourse, circulating area, landscaping, escalator, parking, waiting hall, platform surface, parcel office, platform shelter, water booth, toilet block, entry/exit gate, and signages
• Kumbakonam station redevelopment sanctioned with new station building, foot over bridge, waiting area, platform shelter, etc.
• 26 stations in Tamil Nadu completed, including Chinna Salem, Manaparai, Bommidi
• 261 stations completed nationwide
• Development involves brownfield challenges like shifting utilities, heritage clearances, and operational constraints