PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurates upgraded Paramakudi railway station
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the upgraded Paramakudi railway station, which received significant infrastructure improvements under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The upgrades include new foot-over bridges, lifts, and enhanced platform facilities to accommodate rising passenger traffic.
Why it matters
The project represents the government's ongoing efforts to modernize regional rail infrastructure to improve accessibility and safety for passengers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi through video conference from Chennai on Sunday inaugurated the Paramakudi railway station, which was upgraded at a cost of ₹13.96 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
The station has recorded a sustained growth in passenger traffic and revenue.
During 2025-26, the station recorded 8.88 lakh originating passengers, passenger revenue of ₹11.09 crore and a footfall of 15.98 lakh passengers. The corresponding daily averages were 2.435 originating passengers, passenger revenue of approximately ₹3.04 lakh per day and 4,380 passenger in daily footfall.
The appearance of the station has been enhanced through façade improvement and canopy works, along with improvements to the existing station buildings. Platform infrastructure has also been upgraded with improved platform surfaces and new platform shelters, comprising two bays at platform 1 and two bays at platforms 2 and 3. Alongside, fencing has been constructed along the edges of platforms to ensure safety.
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