Kozhikode, 10 October 2025: Shri George Kurian, the Hon’ble Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, conducted a detailed review meeting at Kozhikode Railway Station today to assess the progress of the ongoing redevelopment works. Shri M. K. Raghavan, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Kozhikode, also participated in the meeting. The meeting was attended by Shri Madhukar Roat, Divisional Railway Manager, Palakkad Division; Additional Divisional Railway Manager Shri S. Jayakrishnan; officers from the Construction Organisation, Ernakulam; and senior branch officers of Palakkad Division.

During the meeting, the Minister reviewed and discussed the progress of various components of the redevelopment project, including the modernization of station buildings, enhancement of passenger amenities, and improvement of circulating areas. He was informed that the current phase of the redevelopment works is targeted for completion by June next year, and that the construction of the Health Unit at Kozhikode station is almost complete. It was also highlighted that a multi-level car parking facility is under construction to cater to the increasing demand of commuters. The Minister further noted that the IT Park, announced earlier by the Minister for Railways during his previous visit, will be taken up and completed in a timely manner.

Following the review meeting, the Minister and the Hon’ble MP inspected the station premises and the ongoing construction areas.

The redevelopment of Kozhikode Railway Station aims to transform it into a modern and passenger-friendly terminal equipped with upgraded infrastructure, enhanced amenities, and improved aesthetics in line with Indian Railways’ vision for world-class stations. 

 

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