Subrahmanya Road railway station in Dakshina Kannada has been upgraded at a cost of ₹23.73 crore under the central government’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with the renovated facility scheduled for public dedication on Friday.
The station, also known as Subrahmanya Road–Nettana, serves passengers travelling to Kukke Subrahmanya, Dharmasthala, Soutadka and other important destinations in the region. The redevelopment was announced in the Union Budget for 2023-24 and has added new passenger facilities, parking and upgraded station infrastructure.
The redesigned station building has been built in a traditional architectural style. The works include a new entrance, a bus bay, two-wheeler parking, vehicle parking, a parcel office, an air-conditioned waiting room and an escalator. The station has also received Wi-Fi connectivity, granite flooring, a modern roof and painted artworks in passenger waiting areas.
A small number of works under the project were still being completed, according to the report. The upgraded facilities are intended to improve passenger convenience at a station used by visitors travelling to Kukke Subrahmanya, a major pilgrimage destination in coastal Karnataka.
The Railway Ministry selected 508 stations across different states for redevelopment as part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations marking 75 years of India’s independence. The government expects improved amenities at the station to support higher passenger usage and make travel more convenient for devotees arriving from different parts of the country.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is scheduled to participate in a series of programmes in Dakshina Kannada on Friday. The schedule includes a progress review at Mangaluru Central railway station, a meeting with senior officials and elected representatives at the deputy commissioner’s office, and an event at Mangaluru Junction.
The minister is also scheduled to flag off the Bengaluru–Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express at noon before travelling towards Subrahmanya on the new service. A public interaction is planned at Kabaka Puttur railway station at 2 pm, followed by a visit to the renovated Subrahmanya Road station to review the Amrit Bharat station building and passenger facilities.
The same programme will also mark the completion of railway electrification between Subrahmanya Road and Sakleshpur, according to the report. The minister is scheduled to return to Mangaluru later in the day before travelling to New Delhi from Mangaluru International Airport.
