Alappuzha railway station
Alappuzha railway station is an NSG–3 category Indian railway station in Thiruvananthapuram railway division of Southern Railway zone. It is located in Alappuzha, Kerala and is a major station on the Ernakulam–Kayamkulam coastal line.
History
The Ernakulam South–Alappuzha coastal railway line was opened on 16 October 1989. The railway line was later extended to Kayamkulam in 1992. in railwayLayout
Alappuzha railway station has 3 platforms to handle long distance and passenger trains. Escalators inaugurated at PF#1 of Alappuzha Railway stationSignificance
Alappuzha is an important tourist destination in Kerala. The backwaters of Alappuzha are one among the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala. Alappuzha is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Alappuzha railway station thus acts as a gateway for visiting the tourist attractions in and around Alappuzha.Important trains originating from Alappuzha
The following trains starting from Alappuzha station:| Train no. | Train name |
| 13351/13352 | Dhanbad–Alappuzha Express |
| 22639/22640 | Alappuzha–Chennai Express |
| 16307/16308 | Alappuzha–Kannur Express |
Major Trains
The major trains halting at the station are :Facilities
An integrated security system was installed at the station in 2012 featuring baggage scanners, CCTVs and vehicle scanners.- Reservation counters are open between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Retirement rooms
- Parcel booking office
- Railway Mailing service office
- Railway Protection Force - Circle office
- IRCTC restaurant
- ATMs
- Pre-paid autorickshaw counters
- Pre-paid parking space
- Escalator and elevator systems