Redevelopment of Mangaluru Junction Railway Station nears completion
Mangaluru: The redevelopment works of Mangaluru Junction Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) is in its final stages, with the project cost now estimated at Rs 15.80 crore, up from the initial budget of Rs 10.58 crore, according to the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway.
As part of the upgrade, the station now features a new entrance arch and a widened approach road with a footpath, kerb wall, and a minor bridge to enhance connectivity, as reported by The Hindu.
The station building facade has been modernised with Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) panels, and new sunshade elevations. A new porch has also been added at the terminal building.
The redevelopment focuses on improving passenger amenities, accessibility, and overall infrastructure at the station. The roofing of the station building and crew booking office has been replaced with Mangaluru tile-pattern ceramic tiles, while old windows have been swapped for uPVC (Unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) units. The booking office and concourse have been upgraded for improved passenger convenience.
Significant work has also been undertaken on the platforms, including 1,450 sqm of Kota stone flooring, 650 sqm of coping tile work, and the installation of 17 new platform shelters—10 on Platform 1 and 7 on Platform 2.
Additional infrastructure includes a new parcel office building, a waiting hall, and the development of the second floor of the crew booking office. The circulating and parking areas have been improved with RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) and RR (Random Rubble) retaining walls to support expansion, added the report.
Extensive electrical, plumbing, and telecommunication works were also undertaken, covering the parcel office, waiting hall, booking office, concourse, porch, and station building façade. Tile work on the stairways of the Foot Over Bridge has also been finished.
The Palakkad Division of Southern Railway said that the remaining minor works will be completed soon, giving Mangaluru Junction Railway Station a modern look and upgraded passenger facilities.
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Youngster attacked by gang in Koppal: FIR against 30 people; three arrested
Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.
According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.
Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"
He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.
Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.
