Mangaluru Central Railway Station in Karnataka will undergo a major redevelopment at an estimated cost of ₹94 crore, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced. The project aims to modernise the station, improve passenger amenities and strengthen railway infrastructure in the coastal region.
Announcing the allocation on November 13, Vaishnaw said both Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction stations would be developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
The announcement came during the flag-off ceremony of the Madgaon–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express at Mangaluru Junction. The minister also confirmed that a detailed project report for the Mangaluru Central redevelopment had been prepared.
Mangaluru Railway Network Gets Infrastructure Boost
The redevelopment of Mangaluru Central is part of a broader railway infrastructure push in Dakshina Kannada.
The Railway Ministry has also outlined plans to improve passenger movement and station capacity. The proposed redevelopment includes two additional full-length platforms, upgraded existing platforms, a six-metre-wide foot overbridge, improved platform shelters and additional escalators and lifts.
Mangaluru Junction is also set for development as part of the Centre’s plans to strengthen railway connectivity in coastal Karnataka.
Subrahmanya Road Station Gets Modern Facilities
The November 13 programme also saw the dedication of the redeveloped Subrahmanya Road Railway Station, completed at a cost of ₹23.73 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
The upgraded station features a new entrance, bus bay, two-wheeler and other vehicle parking facilities, and a new parcel office. Passenger amenities include an air-conditioned waiting room, escalators and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The redevelopment also includes granite flooring, improved waiting areas and a modern roofing structure, while incorporating elements of traditional regional architecture.
Electrification of Western Ghats Rail Section Completed
The electrification of the Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road railway section was also dedicated to the public during the event. The route passes through the Western Ghats, and electrification is expected to improve operational efficiency and support smoother train services along the challenging ghat section.
Vaishnaw described the electrification of the Mangaluru–Bengaluru railway route as a long-standing goal that had finally been achieved after overcoming several implementation challenges.
Vande Bharat Strengthens Coastal Karnataka Connectivity
The newly launched Madgaon–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express connects Goa and Bengaluru through Mangaluru, Udupi and Karwar. The service is expected to improve connectivity between coastal Karnataka and the state capital.
The railway upgrades, along with the new train service, are part of a wider effort to improve passenger convenience, expand railway capacity and strengthen connectivity across the region.
With ₹94 crore earmarked for Mangaluru Central and additional development planned at other stations, the latest announcements mark another step towards modernising Karnataka’s coastal railway network.
