Alappuzha railway station (also known as Alleppey railway station)(station code: ALLP) is an NSG–3 category Indian railway station in Thiruvananthapuram railway division of Southern Railway zone. It is located in Alappuzha, Kerala and is a major station on the Ernakulam–Kayamkulam coastal line.
History
The Ernakulam South–Alappuzha coastal railway line was opened on 16 October 1989. The railway line was later extended to Kayamkulam in 1992. in railway
Layout Alappuzha railway station has 3 platforms to handle long distance and passenger trains. Escalators inaugurated at PF#1 of Alappuzha Railway station
Significance Alappuzha is an important tourist destination in Kerala. The backwaters of Alappuzha are one among the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala. Alappuzha is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Alappuzha railway station thus acts as a gateway for visiting the tourist attractions in and around Alappuzha.
Important trains originating from Alappuzha
The following trains starting from Alappuzha station:
Train no. Train name 13351/13352 Dhanbad–Alappuzha Express 22639/22640Alappuzha–Chennai Express 16307/16308 Alappuzha–Kannur Express
Major Trains
The major trains halting at the station are : Mangaluru Central–Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (via Alappuzha)
Facilities An integrated security system was installed at the station in 2012 featuring baggage scanners, CCTVs and vehicle scanners.
Reservation counters are open between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm Retirement rooms (transit lodging facility) Parcel booking office Railway Mailing service (RMS) office Railway Protection Force - Circle office IRCTC restaurant ATMs Pre-paid autorickshaw counters Pre-paid parking space Escalator and elevator systems
ATMs The following bank-ATMs are available at the railway station:
State Bank of India Punjab National Bank
See also
Ernakulam–Kayamkulam coastal line Thiruvananthapuram railway division Ernakulam Junction railway station
Sources https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/alappuzha-alleppey-allp/54 https://www.trainspnrstatus.com/station/alappuzha
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