Kollam railway station redevelopment to be completed by December 2027
The redevelopment of Kollam railway station is now scheduled for completion by December 2027, featuring a new Building Management System and significant infrastructure expansions. The project includes larger platforms, an air concourse, and a substantial increase in passenger amenities like lifts and escalators.
Why it matters
The upgrade reflects India's ongoing investment in modernizing public transportation infrastructure to improve passenger capacity and efficiency.
The redevelopment works on the Kollam railway station have received a revised completion deadline of December 2027 and a key highlight of the upgraded infrastructure is the implementation of an advanced Building Management System (BMS), modelled on international airports.
“This computerised, IT-enabled system will centrally monitor and regulate passenger-related services, automatically adjusting station lighting, announcements, and other amenities based on real-time crowd density,” said N.K. Premachandran, Kollam MP, following a high-level review meeting and site inspection with Southern Railway construction chief Om Prakash.
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