Tiruchi Junction, Chidambaram among 103 heritage stations identified by the Railway Board
The Indian Railway Board has identified 103 heritage railway stations, including Tiruchi Junction and Chidambaram, to host 'Station Mahotsav' celebrations. These events will commemorate the history and inception dates of the stations through exhibitions and cultural programs.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to preserve railway heritage and promote local history and tourism across various Indian states.
Tiruchi Junction and Chidambaram are among the 103 heritage railway stations identified the Railway Board, New Delhi, where “Station Mahotsav” (Birthday Celebration) will be organised as per their date of inception.
The Railway Board has suggested a slew of programmes for various railway zones to be organised in connection with the proposed Station Mahotsav at the identified stations.
Besides Tiruchi and Chidambaram, the other stations identified in the Southern Railway Zone by the Railway Board are Tiruvannamalai, Pattukottai, Thiruvananthapuram, Mettupalayam, Kallar, Hillgrove, Coonoor, Wellington, Aravankadu, Ketti, Lovedale and Udhagamandalam. The stations at Mettupalayam, Kallar, Hillgrove, Coonoor, Wellington, Aravankadu, Ketti, Lovedale and Udhagamandalam fall under the heritage and scenic Nilgiri Mountain Railway section. Specific month has been identified by the Railway Board for celebrating the Station Mahotsav at the respective stations in different railway zones.
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