Coonoor railway station restored preserving heritage, reopened via video by PM
Coonoor station in Nilgiri was redeveloped for Rs 12.18 crore preserving its heritage look and was inaugurated by the Prime Minister via video; upgraded passenger facilities were unveiled and local officials attended.
Nilgiri — The renovated Coonoor railway station, refurbished at a cost of Rs 12.18 crore while retaining its heritage appearance, was inaugurated yesterday via video link by the Prime Minister. The project is part of the Amrit Bharat scheme, according to the report.
The upgraded station now includes a modern reservation office, improved waiting and rest rooms, displays featuring local wildlife and bird artwork from Nilgiri forest areas, and LED lighting, among other facilities.
Assembly members K. M. Raju (Coonoor) and M. Bhojarajan (Ooty), Coonoor municipality chairperson Sucheela, and the Salem division railway official Mukund participated in the event.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai