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The Southern Railway is undertaking a major project to redevelop and expand railway infrastructure in Coimbatore, India, and surrounding areas. This includes doubling train capacities in Coimbatore, Chennai, and Ernakulam, redeveloping Coimbatore Junction under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) at a cost of ₹692.65 crore, and developing Podanur Junction as a second terminal for Coimbatore with an investment of ₹100 crore. Upgrades are also underway at Podanur Junction and Coimbatore North stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, focusing on improved passenger amenities and accessibility. The goal is to ease congestion, improve punctuality, and enhance capacity for both suburban and long-distance traffic.

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Coimbatore Railway Hub Set for Major Overhaul: ₹692.65 Crore Redevelopment Plan Approved

COIMBATORE, INDIA – December 30, 2025 – Coimbatore is poised to become a major railway hub in Southern India, as the Railway Board has approved a detailed project report (DPR) for the redevelopment of Coimbatore Junction, estimated at ₹692.65 crore. The ambitious project, to be carried out under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, is part of a broader initiative to double train capacities in Coimbatore, Chennai, and Ernakulam over the next five years.

According to a press release, the redevelopment of Coimbatore Junction will include adding platforms, stabling lines, pit lines, and improved shunting facilities. Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured that expansion of coaching terminals and enhancement of sectional and operational capacities will also be implemented.

To ease congestion at Coimbatore Junction, the Railways plans to develop Podanur Junction as a secondary terminal with an overall investment of ₹100 crore. This will segregate suburban and long-distance traffic, significantly improving punctuality across the network. Furthermore, the Railways has already cleared the doubling of the 11-km Irugur-Podanur track.

Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, upgrades are currently underway at both Podanur Junction (costing ₹24 crore) and Coimbatore North (₹11.5 crore). These upgrades include platform improvements, enhanced passenger amenities, new entry and exit points for improved accessibility, upgraded station buildings, booking counters, and waiting halls. Coimbatore North is also set to become a stronger satellite station for Coimbatore Junction, with enlargement of circulating areas, parking facilities, and pedestrian access.

These extensive improvements promise to transform Coimbatore’s railway infrastructure, boosting connectivity and improving the travel experience for passengers across the region.

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