NEW RAILWAYS NEW KERALA a Progressive Journey Since 2014-2021* Kozhikode Parliamentary Constituency
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NEW RAILWAYS NEW KERALA A progressive journey since 2014-2021* Kozhikode 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 KOZHIKODE PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY KOZHIKODE PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY A. ASSEMBLY SEGMENTS : Baluserri, (SC), Elathur, Kozhikode North, Kozhikode South, Beypore,Kunnamangalam and Koduvally B. Railway Stations: Kadalundi,Feroke, Kallayi,Kozhikode,Vellayil Halt , West Hill, Elattur (7 stations) C. WORKS COMPLETED IN LAST SEVEN YEARS : B1. Passenger Amenities One Foot Over Bridge at Kadalundi at a cost of₹73 lakh One Toilet at Kozhikode at a cost of ₹ 8 lakh One Executive Lounge at Kozhikode at a cost of ₹. 50 lakh Two Escalators provided on PLATFORM.1 in 2013 (also 3 lifts provided in 2013) at a cost of ₹1.08 crore at Kozhikode Wi-Fi at Kozhikode at a cost of ₹1 crore 50 Nos. CCTV cameras at Kozhikode at a cost of ₹ 29 lakh 1 No. additional water cooler provided in Platform No.4 at Kozhikode at a cost of ₹ 1 lakh 1 No. New high mast lighting provided at Kozhikode station at a cost of ₹ 4.3 lakh LED station name board in three languages provided at Kozhikode at a cost of ₹ 2 lakh LED lights of various wattages provided in various stations over this constituency at a cost of ₹3 lakh 4 Nos. Platform shelters at Kozhikode at a cost of ₹ 1.11 crore Provision of Platform shelter (8 Bays) on Platform No.1 &(10 Bays) in Platform No.4 at Kozhikode station sponsored by State Govt. at a cost of ₹ 1.99 crore Provision for Mini Platform Shelters at Ferok station at a cost of ₹7 lakh Kozhikode - Resurfacing of Platform No. 2 & 3 with dewatering concrete at a cost of ₹11 Lakh Extension of Rail level Platforms at West Hill station at a cost of ₹ 30 lakh Provision of Mini Platform Shelters at Elattur station at a cost of ₹7 lakh Extension of rail level Platform at Elattur station at a cost of ₹32 lakh Provision of Monumental National flag of 100 feet height at a cost of ₹10 Lakh Wi-Fi facility at Kozhikode, Ferok, kadalundi and Kallayi railway stations Wi-Fi facility at Elattur, Tikkoti and West Hill railway stations Foot Over Bridge (connecting Shoranur end) at Kozhikode railway station ₹5.67 crore 3 Lifts provided at a cost of ₹1.5 lakh Extension of High level Platform - Platform No.2 with compound wall 896 Nos. LED lights of various wattages provided in various stations over this constituency at a cost of ₹ 8.9 lakh 145 Nos. BLDC Fans provided at various stations in Kozhikode Constituency at a cost of ₹4 Lakh Plastic bottle crushing machine & Plastic bottle cages provided at Kozhikode 8 Nos. water Coolers provided at a cost of ₹4 Lakh 2 Nos. of Thermal Scanner Installed at Kozhikode at a cost of ₹4.52 Lakh Compound wall provided in front side of the Ferok station. INPUTS BY RAILWAY IN KOZHIKODE PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY KOZHIKODE PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY Improved Circulating area of Ferok station Intermediate Block Signals between Tikoti- Vadakara stations at a cost of ₹2.91Cr. Shifting of Parcel Office at Kozhikode station to Multi-Functional Complex (MFC)at a cost of ₹ 0.43 crore Provision for Mini Platform Shelters at Ferok station at a cost of ₹7 lakh C. ONGOING WORKS Extension of Rail level Platforms at Kallayi at a cost of ₹ 30 lakh Kozhikode - Resurfacing of Platform No. 2 & 3 with dewatering concrete at a cost of ₹9 lakh Extension of Rail level Platforms at West Hill station at a cost of ₹ 30 lakh Extension of rail level Platform at Elathur station at a cost of ₹32 lakh Two Escalators at Kozhikode at a cost of ₹1 Crore Re-development of Kozhikode Railway Station at a cost of ₹ 75 Crore Provision of one lift at Ferok at a cost of ₹ 35 Lakh Improvements to Goods unloading Platform, repairs to approach road and extension of goods unloading Platform at West Hill station at a cost of ₹1.634 crore Provision of basic facilities to labourers at Kallayi goods sheds at a cost of₹ 69.63 Lakhs CI. PLANNED Road Over Bridge in lieu of LC No.180 between Kallayi - Kozhikode stations at a cost of ₹ 43.16 Crore Road over bridge in lieu of LC No.185 between Kozhikode - Vellayil stations at a cost of ₹5.51 Crore Road Over Bridge in lieu of LC No.189 at West Hill yard at a cost of ₹53.55 Crore Road Over Bridge in lieu of LC No.190 between West Hill-Elathur stations at a cost of ₹49.2 Crore Reroofing of existing asbestos cement sheet roof of Platform shelters with galvanised sheets at Kozhikode and Feroke at a cost of ₹30 lakh Extension of Platform No.2/3at Kozhikode at a cost ₹30 lakh Kozhikode Railway Station Improved Waiting Hall at Kozhikode AC retiring room at Kozhikode.