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{{Short description|Railway station in Kerala, India}}
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{{Infobox station
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| name = Palakkad Junction
| name = Palakkad Junction<!--No Malayalam or Hindi as per WP:INDICSCRIPT-->
| native_name = <hr>OLAVAKKODE Junction
| style = Indian Railways
| style = Indian Railways
| type = [[Regional rail]], [[Light rail]] and [[Commuter rail]] station
| type = [[File:Indian_Railways_Suburban_Railway_Logo.svg|30px]] [[Indian Railways]] station
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| image = Olavakkode railway station, palakkad .jpg
| image_upright =
| image_caption =
| image_upright =
| image_caption = The main entrance of Palakkad Junction railway station
| address = Olavakkode, [[Palakkad]], [[India]]
| address = Railway Station Road, [[NH 966]], [[Olavakkode]], [[Palakkad]], [[Kerala]],
| country = [[India]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|10.801|76.639|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline}}
| country = {{flagu|India}}.
| coordinates = {{Coord|10.801|76.639|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline}}
| map_type = India#India Kerala
| map_type = India#India Kerala
| elevation = {{convert|84|m}}
| elevation = {{convert|84|m}}
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| owned = Government of India
| operator =
| operator = [[Indian Railways]]
| line = [[Jolarpettai–Shoranur line]]<br>[[Palakkad-Pollachi line]]
| line = [[Jolarpettai–Shoranur line]]<br>[[Palakkad–Pollachi line]]
| platform = 5
| platform = 5
| tracks = 17
| tracks = 13
| structure = Standard (on ground) station.
| other =
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| parking = Available
| structure =
| accessible = {{Access icon|17px}}
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| parking = Available
| status =
| status = Functioning
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = PGT
| code = PGT<ref name="stn_code" />
| zone = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| zone = [[Southern Railway zone]]
| division = {{abbrlink|Palakkad|Palakkad railway division}}
| division = [[Palakkad railway division|Palakkad]]
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}}
| opened =
| opened = {{Start date and age|1898}}
| closed =
| closed = 1899
| rebuilt =
| rebuilt = 1904
| electrified = Yes
| electrified = Yes
| former =
| former = OLAVAKKODE JUNCTION
| passengers = 11,074 per day<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1525083000550-New%20Categories%20of%20Stations-PGT.pdf |title=Categorisation of Stations - Palakkad Division |publisher=Southern Railway Zone - Indian Railways |accessdate=21 September 2018}}</ref>
| passengers = 21,898 per day<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1525083000550-New%20Categories%20of%20Stations-PGT.pdf |title=Categorisation of Stations – Palakkad Division |publisher=Southern Railway Zone – Indian Railways |access-date=21 September 2018}}</ref>
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| pass_year = 50,0000
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'''Palakkad Junction''' (formerly '''Olavakkode Junction''')(station code: PGT<ref name="stn_code">{{cite web |title=Station Code Index |url=https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/pdf/Station_code.pdf |website=Portal of Indian Railways |publisher=Centre For Railway Information Systems |access-date=23 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240216225807/https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2023-24/Station_Code_Index.pdf |archive-date=16 February 2024 |page=7 |format=PDF |date=2023–24}}</ref>) is an NSG–2 category [[List of railway stations in India|Indian railway station]] in [[Palakkad railway division]] of [[Southern Railway zone]].<ref name="sr_stn">{{cite web |title=SOUTHERN RAILWAY LIST OF STATIONS AS ON 01.04.2023 (CATEGORY- WISE) |url=https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1686913242750-SR%20-LIST%20OF%20STATIONS-2023.pdf |website=Portal of Indian Railways |publisher=Centre For Railway Information Systems |access-date=23 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323095403/https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1686913242750-SR%20-LIST%20OF%20STATIONS-2023.pdf |archive-date=23 March 2024 |page=2 |date=1 April 2023}}</ref> It is one of the largest railway station in [[Kerala]] state, India situated in the city of [[Palakkad]] and the second largest railway station in the district. Palakkad Junction is the cleanest railway station in the state of Kerala as per the survey conducted by [[Swachh Bharat Mission|Swachh Bharat Survey]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2016-09-05 |title=Palakkad Junction is cleanest station in Kerala: Swatch Bharat Survey |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2016/Sep/05/palakkad-junction-is-cleanest-station-in-kerala-swatch-bharat-survey-1516185.html |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Palakkad Junction serves as the major railway hub for the city of Palakkad in Kerala while the secondary hub, [[Palakkad Town railway station]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=S. Senthil |date=2023-10-23 |title=Podanur to be renamed as Coimbatore South station |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/Oct/23/podanur-to-be-renamed-as-coimbatore-south-station-2626335.html |access-date=2024-03-29 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
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''Palakkad Junction''' (formerly known as '''Olavakkod Junction''', STN CODE:PGT) is a railway station in [[Kerala]] state, [[India]] situated in the city of [[Palakkad]]. Palakkad Junction is the cleanest railway station in the state of Kerala as per the survey conducted by Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation.


==Location==
==Location==
[[File:Palakkad City 3.jpg|thumb|Palakkad Junction aerial view]]
The station is located at {{convert|4|km}} from Palakkad KSRTC bus stand. Olavakkode is a satellite town of Palakkad and is located on [[National Highway 213 (India)|NH 213]] which connects [[Palakkad]] to [[Kozhikode]]. The station falls in the [[Palakkad railway division]]. It is one of the important railway stations of [[Southern Railway Zone (India)|Southern Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in |title=Southern Railway - Gateway of South India }}</ref>
The station is located at {{convert|4|km}} from Palakkad KSRTC bus stand. Olavakkode is a suburb of Palakkad city and is located on [[National Highway 966 (India)|NH 966]] which connects [[Palakkad]] to [[Kozhikode]]. The station falls in the [[Palakkad railway division]]. It is one of the important railway stations of [[Southern Railway zone]] of the [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in |title=Southern Railway – Gateway of South India }}</ref>


==Lines==
==Lines==
Palakkad Junction is located on [[Jolarpettai - Shoranur railway line]] and is the terminating point for the [[Palakkad]]-[[Madurai]] rail line. The other station serving the city is Palakkad Town Railway Station.
Palakkad Junction is located on [[Jolarpettai–Shoranur line]] and is the terminating point for the [[Palakkad]]–[[Madurai]] rail line. The other station serving the city is [[Palakkad Town railway station]].


==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
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{{unreferenced section|date=February 2019}}
The station is served by five platforms. Platforms 1, 2 and 3 are used for trains going towards [[Shoranur]], [[Thrissur]] and Palakkad Town where as platforms 4 and 5 are mainly used for trains going towards Erode side. The electronic interlocking system, which will replace the prevailing route relay interlocking system, was also completed. The train traffic in the junction will be considerably high once the trains from Pollachi Junction enter here.
The station is served by five platforms. Platforms 1, 2 and 3 are used for trains going towards [[Palakkad Town railway station|Palakkad Town]], [[Shoranur]], [[Thrissur]] and platforms 4 and 5 are mainly used for trains going towards [[Chennai]]. The electronic interlocking system, which will replace the prevailing route relay interlocking system, was completed.


==MEMU Shed==
==MEMU Shed==
A Mainline Electric Multiple Unit [[MEMU]] shed operates to maintain the suburban trains running between [[Shornur Junction|Shornur]] and [[Erode Junction|Erode]].
A Mainline Electric Multiple Unit [[MEMU]] shed operates to maintain the suburban trains and is the first MEMU Shed in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ഒലവക്കോട്ടെ മെമു ഷെഡ് നവീകരിച്ചു; പുതിയ പ്രതീക്ഷ |url=https://www.manoramanews.com/nattuvartha/central/2020/09/15/memu-train-palakkad-shed-renovation.html |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Manoramanews |language=en}}</ref>

==Recent Development==
Pitline work has been started at [[Palakkad Town railway station|Town Railway Station]] and is expected to start functioning by the end of 2024. This could make it not only a major railway hub in the city but also in the state.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Naha |first=Abdul Latheef |date=2024-02-22 |title=Palakkad to be transformed into a railway hub, says V.K. Sreekandan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/palakkad-to-be-transformed-into-a-railway-hub-says-vk-sreekandan/article67875003.ece |access-date=2024-03-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 06:45, 14 December 2024

Palakkad Junction

OLAVAKKODE Junction
Indian Railways station
The main entrance of Palakkad Junction railway station
General information
LocationRailway Station Road, NH 966, Olavakkode, Palakkad, Kerala,
 India.
Coordinates10°48′04″N 76°38′20″E / 10.801°N 76.639°E / 10.801; 76.639
Elevation84 metres (276 ft)
Owned byGovernment of India
Operated byIndian Railways
Line(s)Jolarpettai–Shoranur line
Palakkad–Pollachi line
Platforms5
Tracks13
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground) station.
ParkingAvailable
AccessibleDisabled access
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codePGT[1]
Zone(s) Southern Railway zone
Division(s) Palakkad
History
Opened1898; 127 years ago (1898)
Closed1899
Rebuilt1904
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesOLAVAKKODE JUNCTION
Passengers
50,000021,898 per day[2]
Location
Palakkad Junction is located in India
Palakkad Junction
Palakkad Junction
Location within India
Palakkad Junction is located in Kerala
Palakkad Junction
Palakkad Junction
Palakkad Junction (Kerala)
Map
Interactive map
Railways in Kerala cities
Cities & connected years
1861 – Kozhikode

1898 – Palakkad
1902 – Kochi
1902 – Thrissur
1904 – Kollam
1907 – Kannur
1907 – Kasargod
1918 – Thiruvananthapuram
1958 – Kottayam

1989 – Alappuzha
Railway lines

Palakkad Junction (formerly Olavakkode Junction)(station code: PGT[1]) is an NSG–2 category Indian railway station in Palakkad railway division of Southern Railway zone.[3] It is one of the largest railway station in Kerala state, India situated in the city of Palakkad and the second largest railway station in the district. Palakkad Junction is the cleanest railway station in the state of Kerala as per the survey conducted by Swachh Bharat Survey.[4] Palakkad Junction serves as the major railway hub for the city of Palakkad in Kerala while the secondary hub, Palakkad Town railway station.[5]

Location

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Palakkad Junction aerial view

The station is located at 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from Palakkad KSRTC bus stand. Olavakkode is a suburb of Palakkad city and is located on NH 966 which connects Palakkad to Kozhikode. The station falls in the Palakkad railway division. It is one of the important railway stations of Southern Railway zone of the Indian Railways.[6]

Lines

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Palakkad Junction is located on Jolarpettai–Shoranur line and is the terminating point for the Palakkad–Madurai rail line. The other station serving the city is Palakkad Town railway station.

Infrastructure

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The station is served by five platforms. Platforms 1, 2 and 3 are used for trains going towards Palakkad Town, Shoranur, Thrissur and platforms 4 and 5 are mainly used for trains going towards Chennai. The electronic interlocking system, which will replace the prevailing route relay interlocking system, was completed.

MEMU Shed

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A Mainline Electric Multiple Unit MEMU shed operates to maintain the suburban trains and is the first MEMU Shed in the state.[7]

Recent Development

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Pitline work has been started at Town Railway Station and is expected to start functioning by the end of 2024. This could make it not only a major railway hub in the city but also in the state.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Centre For Railway Information Systems. 2023–24. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Categorisation of Stations – Palakkad Division" (PDF). Southern Railway Zone – Indian Railways. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  3. ^ "SOUTHERN RAILWAY LIST OF STATIONS AS ON 01.04.2023 (CATEGORY- WISE)" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Centre For Railway Information Systems. 1 April 2023. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  4. ^ Service, Express News (5 September 2016). "Palakkad Junction is cleanest station in Kerala: Swatch Bharat Survey". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  5. ^ Kumar, S. Senthil (23 October 2023). "Podanur to be renamed as Coimbatore South station". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Southern Railway – Gateway of South India".
  7. ^ "ഒലവക്കോട്ടെ മെമു ഷെഡ് നവീകരിച്ചു; പുതിയ പ്രതീക്ഷ". Manoramanews. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  8. ^ Naha, Abdul Latheef (22 February 2024). "Palakkad to be transformed into a railway hub, says V.K. Sreekandan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
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