Development works at Erode Railway Junction inspected

Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh on Tuesday inspected various development works under way at Erode Junction railway station.
He was accompanied by Panna Lal, Divisional Railway Manager of Salem Division and N. Ganga Raju, Chief Project Manager. Mr. Singh reviewed ongoing works, including platform shelter installation, platform renovation, construction of toilets on platforms 1 and 2, the newly established two-wheeler and four-wheeler parking stands, the improved circulating area, upgrades to waiting rooms, seating arrangements, drinking water facilities, and the extension of the portico. Officials briefed him on the status of each project, and the General Manager instructed them to ensure timely completion as per schedule.
Erode Junction is among the stations being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme of Indian Railways, which focuses on modernisation and enhanced passenger amenities.

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