Kollam Rail Works Cause Train Schedule Changes

Train services at Kollam Junction might see schedule changes. This is to allow more time for the ongoing station redevelopment work.
By Newsroom | Transport, Kollam |

Kollam Junction railway station redevelopment efforts confront complications from existing train operations. N K Premachandran, a Member of Parliament, indicated today that train services may see altered schedules to facilitate extended work periods. This move aims to hasten construction at the site, where work above railway tracks reportedly faces severe limitations during daylight hours due to ongoing traffic. The statement followed a high-level meeting Tuesday, assessing progress and seeking solutions for finishing the project without undue public burden.

  • As of early May 2024, general work had reached an estimated 25% physical completion and 20% financial progress. During that period, the concrete batching plant had been established. Approximately 36 existing facilities – including the Railway Magistrate court, the RMS office, the Parcel office, and the Crew control office – had been moved to temporary quarters, intending to speed up construction of the South Terminal.

  • The South Terminal's initial phase showed 162 of 486 piles completed for piling work, alongside 34 of 129 pile caps in place. Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) third floor roof concreting was noted as progressing. The air concourse saw 92 out of 119 piles completed.

  • Previously, by July 2025, the construction of the service building, substation, MLCP, parcel service, and specific Block A and B structures of the South Terminal's first phase were reported as complete. This was conveyed by Ashwini Vaishnaw, the then minister, responding to N K Premachandran in Lok Sabha.

Project Scope and History

The redevelopment project for Kollam Junction falls under the ' Amrit Bharat Station Scheme '. It is planned to expand across both the southern and northern sides of the current station structure. Once completed, the design indicates new lifts, escalators, multi-level car parking, areas for passenger pick-up and drop-off, and separate arrival and departure areas. The station records an approximate 1.6 crore passengers each year. TSR Nirmaan Pvt. Ltd. was awarded the contract for the air concourse and associated work in April 2024.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why might Kollam Junction train services change their schedules?
Train services at Kollam Junction may change their schedules to allow more time for the ongoing station redevelopment work. This is because work above the railway tracks is difficult during the day.
Q: What is happening with the Kollam Junction station redevelopment project?
The redevelopment project at Kollam Junction is underway. As of May 2024, about 25% of the physical work and 20% of the financial work was done. New facilities like lifts, escalators, and parking are planned.
Q: Who said that Kollam train schedules might change?
Member of Parliament N K Premachandran said that train services might change their schedules. He mentioned this on Tuesday, May 13, 2026, after a meeting about the project's progress.
Q: When will the Kollam Junction station redevelopment project be finished?
The article does not state a specific completion date for the entire Kollam Junction station redevelopment project. However, some parts were reported complete by July 2025.