Alappuzha railway station

Railway station in Kerala, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alappuzha railway station (also known as Alleppey railway station)(station code: ALLP[2]) is an NSG–3 category Indian railway station in Thiruvananthapuram railway division of Southern Railway zone.[3] It is located in Alappuzha, Kerala and is a major station on the Ernakulam–Kayamkulam coastal line.[4]

LocationAlappuzha, Kerala, India
Coordinates9.4846°N 76.3223°E / 9.4846; 76.3223
SystemStation In Kerala
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Alappuzha
Alappuzha Railway Station
General information
LocationAlappuzha, Kerala, India
Coordinates9.4846°N 76.3223°E / 9.4846; 76.3223
SystemStation In Kerala
Owned byIndian Railways
LineErnakulam–Kayamkulam coastal line
Platforms3 ( 4 th Platform is Under Construction )
Tracks6
Connections-
Construction
Structure typeOn Ground
Depth300 Meters
Platform levels2
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
Station codeALLP
Fare zoneSouthern Railway zone
History
Opened1989; 37 years ago (1989)
Closed2025 March 1
Rebuilt2027 (Expected )
ElectrifiedYes
Passengers
80,0006,536 per day[1]Increase 1000%
5000
Services
14( Including Passenger Train & Express, Long Distance Trains )
Location
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History

The Ernakulam SouthAlappuzha coastal railway line was opened on 16 October 1989. The railway line was later extended to Kayamkulam in 1992. in railway

Layout

Alappuzha railway station has 3 platforms to handle long distance and passenger trains. Escalators inaugurated at PF#1 of Alappuzha Railway station[5]

Significance

Alappuzha is an important tourist destination in Kerala. The backwaters of Alappuzha are one among the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala. Alappuzha is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Alappuzha railway station thus acts as a gateway for visiting the tourist attractions in and around Alappuzha.

Alappuzha railway station

Important trains originating from Alappuzha

The following trains starting from Alappuzha station:

Vande Bharat Express in Alappuzha station.
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Train no. Train name
13351/13352 Dhanbad–Alappuzha Express
22639/22640 Alappuzha–Chennai Express
16307/16308 Alappuzha–Kannur Express
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Major Trains

Facilities

An integrated security system was installed at the station in 2012 featuring baggage scanners, CCTVs and vehicle scanners.[6]

  • Reservation counters are open between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Retirement rooms (transit lodging facility)
  • Parcel booking office
  • Railway Mailing service (RMS) office
  • Railway Protection Force - Circle office
  • IRCTC restaurant
  • ATMs
  • Pre-paid autorickshaw counters[7]
  • Pre-paid parking space[8]
  • Escalator and elevator systems[9]

ATMs

The following bank-ATMs are available at the railway station:

See also

Sources

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