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PGTN/Palakkad Town (Palghat) (4 PFs)
Local Name: Town station
पालक्काड टाउन
പാലക്കാട് ടൗൺ

Track: Single Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 11 (01:51)
Palakkad Town (Palghat) railway station, located near the Municipal Bus Stand in Palakkad, Kerala, offers a bustling atmosphere with its four platforms. It boasts a variety of amenities like a waiting room, stalls selling snacks and refreshments, and even a small bookstore. Visitors can also find auto rickshaws and buses waiting outside for transportation to nearby destinations.

Tourism

Thiruvangad Temple: An ancient Shiva temple known for its intricate carvings.
Malampuzha Dam and Gardens: A picturesque spot with a dam, gardens, and a wildlife sanctuary.
Jain Temple: A peaceful Jain temple offering a serene atmosphere.
Baptist Church: A historic church with a beautiful architectural style.
Palakkad Fort: A historical fort dating back to the 18th century.

Food

Saravana Bhavan: Famous for its South Indian vegetarian delicacies.
Sree Balaji Restaurant: Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes at affordable prices.
Hotel Woodlands: Known for its North Indian and Chinese vegetarian options.
Krishna Vilas: A local favorite for traditional vegetarian meals.
Annapoorna: Provides a clean and hygienic environment with a wide range of vegetarian dishes.

Station Address

Railway Station Rd, Near Municipal Bus Stand, Palakkad - 678001.
State: Kerala

Elevation: 84 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-5
Zone: SR/Southern   Division: Palakkad (Palghat)


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Number of Platforms: 4
Number of Halting Trains: 6
Number of Originating Trains: 3
Number of Terminating Trains: 3
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Sep 14 2023 (12:43)   PGT/Palakkad Junction (Palghat) (5 PFs)
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Annual Originating Passengers & Revenue for the Year 2022 -2023 (Palakkad Division of Southern Railway)
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Feb 26 2023 (12:54)   PGTN/Palakkad Town (Palghat) (4 PFs)
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Railway board gave the final nod for the much awaited Palakkad Town Pitline Project worth 46 Crore Rs. The project consists of 1 pitline & 2 stableline. Tenders to be floated soon.

Courtesy:-The Hindu,Palakkad Bureau
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Jan 23 2023 (12:38)   16731/Palakkad Jn. - Tiruchendur Express (UnReserved) | PGTN/Palakkad Town (Palghat) (4 PFs)
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16731/32 PGT TCN PGT Exp speeded up and timings changed to 6 am departure from Palakkad Jn wef 22nd Jan 2023. 22651/52 Chennai Palakkad Chennai Exp, Amritha Express also speeded up due to the sectional speed increase to 100 kph in the Palakkad Palani Dindigul Section.

Now PGT TCN Express is covering PGTN to DG in 65 kph, Dindigul to PGTN in 60kph
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16344 Amritha Madurai to PGTN covers in 3hr 43 min @63kph..

Courtesy : Southern Railway Press Release

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Dec 01 2017 (19:59)   PGTN/Palakkad Town (Palghat) (4 PFs)
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Which Station in Kerala Requires Pitline Urgently. ?
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Kannur
9%
6
Palakkad Jn. /Palakkad Town
61%
41
Kozhikkode
6%
4
Nilambur
1%
1
Thrissur/Guruvayur
4%
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Cochin Harbour Terminus
15%
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Kollam
3%
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May 26 2020 (01:32)   PGTN/Palakkad Town (Palghat) (4 PFs)
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Finally something to cheer about. The Railway Board approved the Palakkad Town (PGTN) Pitline project worth Rs.19 Crores along with additional pitline facility at Mangaluru Cntrl(MAQ) worth Rs. 7 crores and additional coaching facilities at Kochuveli (KCVL) worth Rs. 35 crore. One pitline along with 2 stable lines are in pipeline for PGTN. Tenders will be floated soon.
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