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'''Changanasseri railway station''' (code: CGY) is a railway station in [[Kottayam district]], [[Kerala]] and falls under the [[Thiruvananthapuram railway division]] of the [[Southern Railway zone]], [[Indian Railways]].<ref>http://www.trainweb.org/railkerala/articles/sudha_stns.htm</ref> Changanassery is the largest railway station in Kottayam district.<ref>https://travel.manoramaonline.com/travel/travel-news/changanassery-railway-station-gets-a-modern-makeover.html</ref> It is an NSG 4 category station. There is a chance to halt few more trains in Changanacherry due to the increase in the number of the rushing passengers in [[Kottayam]] and [[Thiruvalla]] station from [[Kanjirappally]], [[Changanassery]] and [[Kuttanad]] regions.<ref>https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/changanassery-cgy/574</ref>
'''Changanasseri railway station''' (code: CGY) is a railway station in [[Kottayam district]], [[Kerala]] and falls under the [[Thiruvananthapuram railway division]] of the [[Southern Railway zone]], [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.trainweb.org/railkerala/articles/sudha_stns.htm|title = Railway Stations in Kerala}}</ref> Changanassery is the largest railway station in Kottayam district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://travel.manoramaonline.com/travel/travel-news/changanassery-railway-station-gets-a-modern-makeover.html|title = Travel}}</ref> It is an NSG 4 category station. There is a chance to halt few more trains in Changanacherry due to the increase in the number of the rushing passengers in [[Kottayam]] and [[Thiruvalla]] station from [[Kanjirappally]], [[Changanassery]] and [[Kuttanad]] regions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/changanassery-cgy/574|title = 29 COVID-19 Special Arrivals at Changanassery SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The first train running from Changanassery railway station was established in 1958. Though Railway traffic was set up at [[Ernakulam]] and [[Trivandrum]] in the form of Kerala, these connections were not directly connected. In 1956, the metre-gauge was constructed from [[Ernakulam Junction railway station|Ernakulam]] to {{stnlnk|Kottayam}}. Then in 1958 it was extended from {{stnlnk|Kottayam}} to [[Changanassery]] and linked with {{stnlnk|Kollam}} and {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}. The metre-gauge line from Changanassery was moved by broad gauge and the railway transportation was started in 1976 by [[Chief minister of Kerala]] [[C. Achutha Menon]].<ref>http://www.trainweb.org/railkerala/articles/history.htm</ref>
The first train running from Changanassery railway station was established in 1958. Though Railway traffic was set up at [[Ernakulam]] and [[Trivandrum]] in the form of Kerala, these connections were not directly connected. In 1956, the metre-gauge was constructed from [[Ernakulam Junction railway station|Ernakulam]] to {{stnlnk|Kottayam}}. Then in 1958 it was extended from {{stnlnk|Kottayam}} to [[Changanassery]] and linked with {{stnlnk|Kollam}} and {{stnlnk|Thiruvananthapuram Central}}. The metre-gauge line from Changanassery was moved by broad gauge and the railway transportation was started in 1976 by [[Chief minister of Kerala]] [[C. Achutha Menon]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.trainweb.org/railkerala/articles/history.htm|title = History of Railways in Kerala}}</ref>


==Significance==
==Significance==

Revision as of 14:21, 16 August 2021

This article is about the railway station. For the town, see Changanassery.

Changanasseri
Express train, Passenger trains station
Name board in the platform
LocationChanganassery, Kottayam, Kerala
India
Coordinates8°57′37″N 76°40′41″E / 8.9603°N 76.6781°E / 8.9603; 76.6781
Elevation6.3m
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouthern Railway zone
Line(s)Ernakulam–Kottayam–Kayamkulam line
Platforms4
Tracks4
Construction
Structure typeStandard on-ground station
ParkingAvailable
Disabled accessDisabled access
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeCGY
Zone(s) Southern Railway zone
Division(s) Thiruvananthapuram
Fare zoneIndian Railways
ClassificationNSG-4
History
Opened1956; 70 years ago (1956)
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Computerized ticketing countersAC waiting roomRailway Police ForceParkingDisabled accessPedestrian foot overbridgeKiosksWCTaxi standPublic transportation
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
toward ?
Southern Railway zone
toward ?
Route map
Legend
km
Up arrow to Alappuzha
0
 Ernakulam Junction Bus interchangeParking
Right arrow to Aluva
3
 Ernakulam D Cabin
A L Jacob overpass
Kaloor Road
Ponnurunni overpass
NH 66
Kaniyampuzha River
Eroor overpass
NH 85
10
 Tripunithura Parking
Hill Palace Road
14
 Chottanikkara Road
Arakunnam overpass
17
 Mulanturutti
Mulanturutti Block Road
22
 Kanjiramittam
Muvattupuzha River
29
 Piravam Road
SH 40
35
 Vaikom Road
SH 15
Chullithodu
Valiyathodu River
38
 Kaduturutti Halt
Malliyoor Bypass
North overpass
42
 Kuruppanthara
Malliyoor Bypass
South overpass
49
 Ettumanur
Ettumanur overpass
SH 32
Meenachil River
Kumaranalloor overpass
56
 Kumaranallur
Meenachil River
SH 1
60
 Kottayam Bus interchangeParking
overpass
Mother Teresa Road
NH 183
Kodoor River
Puthupally Road
Sree Durga Temple Road
67
 Chingavanam
Paruthumpara Road
overpass
Chethipuzha Kurichy Road
Kurichy overpass
Plamoodu overpass
Vazhoor Road
78
 Changanasseri Bus interchangeParking
Kaviyoor Road
Kuttapuzha Road
86
 Tiruvalla Bus interchangeParking
SH 7
Manimala River
Varattar River
overpass
Pamba River
NH 183
95
 Chengannur Bus interchangeParking
SH 10
SH 10
101
 Cheriyanad
Achankovil River
SH 10
Kallumala overpass
Kattanam Road
107
 Mavelikara Parking
Pullamplavil underpass
Mavellikara - Kayamkulam Road
Left arrow to Alappuzha
115
 Kayamkulam Junction Parking
SH 5
121
 Ochira
Chakkuvally Road
129
 Karunagappalli Parking
Kottarakkara Road
Thodiyur overpass
Pallikkal River
136
 Sasthamkotta
NH 183A
Kanatharkunnam overpass
Kallada River
139
 Munroturuttu
Kallumthazham overpass
Chemmanmukku overpass
Pezhumthuruthu
Perumon Lake
Perumon overpass
147
 Perinad
NH 183
NH 744
Right arrow to Punalur
Kollam Bypass
Chemmamukku overpass
156
 Kollam Junction Bus interchangeParking
Down arrow to
Thiruvananthapuram
Central
This diagram:
Location
Changanasseri is located in India
Changanasseri
Changanasseri
Location within India
Changanasseri is located in Kerala
Changanasseri
Changanasseri
Changanasseri (Kerala)

Changanasseri railway station (code: CGY) is a railway station in Kottayam district, Kerala and falls under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division of the Southern Railway zone, Indian Railways.[1] Changanassery is the largest railway station in Kottayam district.[2] It is an NSG 4 category station. There is a chance to halt few more trains in Changanacherry due to the increase in the number of the rushing passengers in Kottayam and Thiruvalla station from Kanjirappally, Changanassery and Kuttanad regions.[3]

History

The first train running from Changanassery railway station was established in 1958. Though Railway traffic was set up at Ernakulam and Trivandrum in the form of Kerala, these connections were not directly connected. In 1956, the metre-gauge was constructed from Ernakulam to Kottayam. Then in 1958 it was extended from Kottayam to Changanassery and linked with Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Central. The metre-gauge line from Changanassery was moved by broad gauge and the railway transportation was started in 1976 by Chief minister of Kerala C. Achutha Menon.[4]

Significance

Changanacherry railway station is the nearest rail station to reach famous pilgrimage places like Vazhappally Maha Siva Temple, Erumely, Basilica of St. Mary, Champakulam, Kuttanad, Vembanad Lake, Vagamon, Kumily, Thekkady, St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, Changanassery, Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Changanassery. It serves the people of 3 districts – Kottayam, Alappuzha and Idukki district.

Changanacherry station is expected to get ISO certification soon.[5]

Changanacherry station bagged 299th position among the stations cleanliness ranking by SWACHH RAIL, SWACHH BHARAT Cleanliness assessment of Non-Suburban and Suburban Stations by Ministry of Railways, India.

See also

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Railway Stations in Kerala".
  2. ↑ "Travel".
  3. ↑ "29 COVID-19 Special Arrivals at Changanassery SR/Southern Zone - Railway Enquiry".
  4. ↑ "History of Railways in Kerala".
  5. ↑ "Kerala: 16 railway stations gearing up for ISO certification". The Times of India.


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