Redeveloped Chamarajnagar railway station inaugurated

The redeveloped Chamarajanagar railway station under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme was virtually inaugurated on Friday through a video conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Bengaluru and Mysuru.

Mr. Modi inaugurated several railway projects, including the redevelopment of Chamarajanagar, Sakleshpur and Chickmagaluru railway stations.

Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the Chamarajanagar railway station has been redeveloped at an estimated cost of ₹22.31 crore. The works included improvements to platforms, with enhanced flooring to ensure passenger safety, accessibility and convenience, particularly for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

The redevelopment also covers the improvement of the main entry, parking facilities and pedestrian pathways, along with landscaping to improve access to the station, passenger movement and its overall ambience.

Other key features include the installation of LED signages, coach indication boards, high-illumination train indication boards and an upgraded public address system to provide timely information to passengers. CCTV surveillance systems have also been installed to enhance passenger safety.

The station’s design incorporates traditional Karnataka architectural elements and nature-inspired features, reflecting the cultural heritage, natural surroundings and regional identity of Chamarajanagar, according to information shared by railway officials.