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{{Short description|Abandoned railway station in Tamil Nadu, India}}
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'''Dhanushkodi railway station''' is an abandoned railway station in [[Tamil Nadu]], India. It was abandoned during the [[1964 Rameswaram cyclone]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Scott |first=D. J. Walter | date =24 May 2013 |title = Last station master of Danushkodi passes away|url = http://thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/last-station-master-of-danushkodi-passes-away/article4745452.ece|website = [[The Hindu]]|access-date = 2015-11-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = The story of Dhanushkodi, a cyclone hit town, where reality coexists with myths, mysteries and miracles|url = http://www.indiawaterportal.org/articles/story-dhanushkodi-cyclone-hit-town-where-reality-coexists-myths-mysteries-and-miracles|website = www.indiawaterportal.org|access-date = 2015-11-11}}</ref> It is one of the two branch lines gets diverted from [[Pamban Junction railway station|Pamban Junction]] one is Pamban Junction–[[Rameswaram railway station|Rameswaram]] Branch line and the other is [[Pamban Junction to Dhanushkodi Branch Line|Pamban Junction–Dhanushkodi Branch line]]. A train called Boat mail went from Madras(now Chennai) Egmore Station to Ceylon(now Sri Lanka) with a halt at Dhanushkodi station. It was the prime and most economic way to reach Ceylon.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Scott |first=D. J. Walter |date=2019-01-05 |title=PM to launch new track to Dhanushkodi |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/pm-to-lay-foundation-for-railway-line-between-rameswaram-and-dhanushkodi/article25915531.ece |access-date=2022-03-07 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=5 February 2021 |first=M. K.|last= Ananth|title=SR needs Rs 11Kcr, got only Rs 95cr for 11 rly lines: MP|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/sr-needs-rs-11kcr-got-only-rs-95cr-for-11-rly-lines-mp/articleshow/80697012.cms |access-date=2022-03-07 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Southern Railway receives an outlay of ₹7,134.56 crore for 2022-23 |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/southern-railway-receives-an-outlay-of-713456-crore-for-2022-23/article64965761.ece |access-date=2022-03-07 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
== Cyclone and Aftermath ==
In 23 December 1964, the [[1964 Rameswaram cyclone]] had struck the town of Dhanushkodi. The town was submerged and both lines of the station got destroyed in that cyclone. At the same time Pamban - Dhanushkodi Train(Train No. 653) overturned at the Pamban bridge killing 200 passengers of the train. Immediately after the cyclone, Rameswaram branch line was constructed and opened to traffic but Dhanushkodi branch line was left abandoned.{{fact|date=October 2025}}
 
As of now [[Madurai railway division]] maintained the station till its operation in 1964. It had 2 platforms, 3 tracks and are now left with open remnants left to see for tourists visiting Dhanushkodi.{{fact|date=October 2025}}


| caption            = Heritage building of Dhanushkodi's old railway station
== Restoration==
| address            =
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| borough            =
As of April 2025, the plan for restoration of 17 km Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi rail line from [[New Pamban Bridge]] till Dhanushkodi railway station have been approved but facing delays due to environmental and other clearances pending with the state government. There is also a proposal since 1914 to extend the [[Sri Lanka Railways|rail line to Sri Lanka]] to connect to existing [[Talaimannar]] Pier railway station on [[Mannar line]] via a 23 km long over-water rail bridge parallel to [[Ram Setu]].<ref name=restp1>[https://theprint.in/opinion/india-sri-lanka-rail-connectivity-pamban-bridge-ram-setu/2580379/ From Pamban bridge to Ram Setu, India’s revolution in regional integration is underway], The Print, 7 April 2025.</ref>
| country            = India
 
| coordinates        = {{coord|9.1793|79.4157|type:railwaystation_region:IN|display=inline}}
==See also==
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| owned              = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator            = [[Madurai railway division]]
| line                = [[Manamadurai–Rameswaram branch line]]
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| platforms          = 2
| tracks              = 3
| train_operators    =
| connections        =
| structure          = on ground station
| parking            =
| bicycle            =
| code                =
| zone                = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railway]]
| website            =  
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| services            =  
| route_map          = {{Madurai–Rameswaram line}}
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'''Dhanushkodi railway station''' is an abandoned railway station in [[Tamil Nadu]], India. It was abandoned during the [[1964 Rameswaram cyclone]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Scott |first=D. J. Walter | date =24 May 2013 |title = Last station master of Danushkodi passes away|url = http://thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/last-station-master-of-danushkodi-passes-away/article4745452.ece|website = [[The Hindu]]|access-date = 2015-11-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = The story of Dhanushkodi, a cyclone hit town, where reality coexists with myths, mysteries and miracles|url = http://www.indiawaterportal.org/articles/story-dhanushkodi-cyclone-hit-town-where-reality-coexists-myths-mysteries-and-miracles|website = www.indiawaterportal.org|access-date = 2015-11-11}}</ref> It is one of the two branch lines gets diverted from Pamban Junction one is Pamban Junction Rameswaram Branch line and the other is Pamban Junction Dhanushkodi Branch line. Both lines got destroy in that cyclone. Immediately after the cyclone, the rameswaram branch line was constructed and opened to traffic but the dhanushkodi branch line not yet constructed. Now funds has been raised to reconstruct this line.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Scott |first=D. J. Walter |date=2019-01-05 |title=PM to launch new track to Dhanushkodi |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/pm-to-lay-foundation-for-railway-line-between-rameswaram-and-dhanushkodi/article25915531.ece |access-date=2022-03-07 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=February 5, 2021 |first=M. K.|last= Ananth|title=SR needs Rs 11Kcr, got only Rs 95cr for 11 rly lines: MP|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/sr-needs-rs-11kcr-got-only-rs-95cr-for-11-rly-lines-mp/articleshow/80697012.cms |access-date=2022-03-07 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Southern Railway receives an outlay of ₹7,134.56 crore for 2022-23 |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/southern-railway-receives-an-outlay-of-713456-crore-for-2022-23/article64965761.ece |access-date=2022-03-07 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}</ref>
* [[List of railway stations in India]]


==References==
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==External links==
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[[Category:Railway stations in Ramanathapuram district]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Ramanathapuram district]]
[[Category:Defunct railway stations in India]]
[[Category:Former railway stations in India]]
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Dhanushkodi
Heritage building of Dhanushkodi's old railway station
LocationIndia
Coordinates9°10′45″N 79°24′57″E / 9.1793°N 79.4157°E / 9.1793; 79.4157
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byMadurai railway division
Line(s)Manamadurai–Rameswaram branch line
Platforms2
Tracks3
Train operatorsSouthern Railway
ConnectionsBus, Auto
Construction
Structure typeon ground station
ParkingYes
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Other information
Station codeDNSKDI
Zone(s) Southern Railway
Division(s) Madurai
Fare zoneSouthern Railway
History
Closed22 December 1964; 61 years ago (1964-12-22) (immediately after the cyclone)
Electrifiedno
Location
Dhanushkodi is located in Tamil Nadu
Dhanushkodi
Dhanushkodi
Location within Tamil Nadu
Dhanushkodi is located in India
Dhanushkodi
Dhanushkodi
Dhanushkodi (India)
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Dhanushkodi railway station is an abandoned railway station in Tamil Nadu, India. It was abandoned during the 1964 Rameswaram cyclone.[1][2] It is one of the two branch lines gets diverted from Pamban Junction one is Pamban Junction–Rameswaram Branch line and the other is Pamban Junction–Dhanushkodi Branch line. A train called Boat mail went from Madras(now Chennai) Egmore Station to Ceylon(now Sri Lanka) with a halt at Dhanushkodi station. It was the prime and most economic way to reach Ceylon.[3][4][5]

Cyclone and Aftermath[edit | edit source]

In 23 December 1964, the 1964 Rameswaram cyclone had struck the town of Dhanushkodi. The town was submerged and both lines of the station got destroyed in that cyclone. At the same time Pamban - Dhanushkodi Train(Train No. 653) overturned at the Pamban bridge killing 200 passengers of the train. Immediately after the cyclone, Rameswaram branch line was constructed and opened to traffic but Dhanushkodi branch line was left abandoned.[citation needed]

As of now Madurai railway division maintained the station till its operation in 1964. It had 2 platforms, 3 tracks and are now left with open remnants left to see for tourists visiting Dhanushkodi.[citation needed]

Restoration[edit | edit source]

As of April 2025, the plan for restoration of 17 km Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi rail line from New Pamban Bridge till Dhanushkodi railway station have been approved but facing delays due to environmental and other clearances pending with the state government. There is also a proposal since 1914 to extend the rail line to Sri Lanka to connect to existing Talaimannar Pier railway station on Mannar line via a 23 km long over-water rail bridge parallel to Ram Setu.[6]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Scott, D. J. Walter (24 May 2013). "Last station master of Danushkodi passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "The story of Dhanushkodi, a cyclone hit town, where reality coexists with myths, mysteries and miracles". www.indiawaterportal.org. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  3. ↑ Scott, D. J. Walter (5 January 2019). "PM to launch new track to Dhanushkodi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  4. ↑ Ananth, M. K. (5 February 2021). "SR needs Rs 11Kcr, got only Rs 95cr for 11 rly lines: MP". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "Southern Railway receives an outlay of ₹7,134.56 crore for 2022-23". www.thehindubusinessline.com. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  6. ↑ From Pamban bridge to Ram Setu, India’s revolution in regional integration is underway, The Print, 7 April 2025.

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