NEW RAILWAYS NEW A progressive journey since 2014-2021*

Alappuzha Parliamentary Constituency

*upto 31.03.2021 PREFACE

Indian Railways is heralding a new era working for a turnaround in the system. To cater to the diverse rail needs of the burgeoning populace, an array of modern facilities and services are being inducted into the system progressively. Railways has achieved many significant milestones in the past 7 years. 3529 Route Kilometrage of Southern Railway network, accounting for about 70%, has been electrified till March 2021. Piloting with a passenger-centric vision, Southern Railway operated over 1303 Trains per day and transported over 800 million passengers annually in the pre-pandemic times. During the unprecedented nation-wide lockdown in 2020, Southern Railway, with its well formulated strategies to combat COVID-19, geared up to operate 507 Shramik Specials for the benefit of interstate workers and stranded persons. Besides, the zone has also been running special trains, workmen specials apart from special freight and Parcel services since last year. The dedicated team of railway officials are working relentlessly, focussing on developing infrastructure, enhancing capacity, operating passenger-friendly train services and ensuring safety, security and cleanliness. This booklet is aimed at listing out some of the important accomplishments in recent past and current projects in the constituency. We also seek your co-operation towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan and to maintain cleanliness in rail premises. INPUTS BY RAILWAY IN PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY

ALAPPUZHA PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY

A. ASSEMBLY SEGMENTS : , , Alappuzha, , , Kayankulam and Karunagappally Railway Stations: Aroor, Cherthala, Alappuzha, , , Tiruvizha, Thakazhi, Thumpoly, , Turavoor, Kumbalam, Ambalappuzha, Haripad, Kalavur, , , , Kayankulam, & Ochira B. WORKS COMPLETED IN LAST SEVEN YEARS B1. Passenger Amenity Works  Cheppad – extension and raising of platform at a cost of ` 112.5 lakhs.  3 numbers of toilets constructed at a cost of ` 6 lakhs at Alappuzha  Paving of platforms at Karuvatta, Punnapra, Aroor, Tiruvizha, Thumpoly and Turavur at a cost of ` 118.38 lakhs.  Installation of 10 seater steel benches at Alappuzha – 30 Nos – ` 14.1 lakhs  Installation of 10 seater steel benches at Kayankulam – 30 Nos – ` 14.1 lakhs  Installation of 10 seater steel benches at Karunagappalli – 10 Nos – ` 4.7 lakhs  Installation of 10 seater steel benches at Harippad – 10 Nos – ` 4.7 lakhs  Installation of 10 seater steel benches at Cherthala – 10 Nos – ` 4.7 lakhs  Renovation waiting hall & toilet at Cherthala  Installed video surveillance at Kayankulam Jn and Alappuzha Railway stations under NIRBHAYA scheme.  Alappuzha - 5KWp Roof top solar plant installed at station.  Kayankulam -Air circulation improvement work completed.  Ochira - Air circulation improvement work completed.  Karunagappalli- Air circulation improvement work completed.  Kayankulam- Modern Illumination and Ventilation of toilet completed.  Alappuzha and Kayankulam - Electrification of CCTV Room completed under NIRBAYA scheme.  Alappuzha - Airport level illumination completed. C. Other Works  Up main line beyween Harippad –Ambalappuzha(18.3km) commissioned on 24/3/2021. Now double line is operational between Kayankulam & Ambalappuzha.  As part of doubling 9 level crossings between Harippad and Ambalappuzha has been eliminated by constructing subways. D. ONGOING WORKS  Alappuzha - improvements to station building at a cost of ₹100 lakhs which includes separate reservation office, VIP lounge, waiting hall & Station manager room.  Raising of platform at Mararikkulam at a cost of ₹ 107 lakhs  Renewal of roof of Alappuzha station building at a cost of ₹ 78.5 lakhs  Platform shelter at Kumbalam, Kayankulam and Karunagappalli at a cost of ₹ 200 lakhs  Provision of monumental flag mast at Alappuzha station at a cost of ₹ 21.5 lakhs  At KayankulamJn, Alappuzha, Cherthala, and Karunagappalli – Provision of water cooler, Ceiling fan and signage boards D. Planned Works  Alappuzha- Two passenger Lifts one in PF No 1 and one in PF No 2  KayankulamJn- Three passenger Lifts each at PF No1, PF No 2 and PF No 5

Alappuzha Railway Station

Aroor Railway Bridge - Alappuzha