1. Ernakulam Junction South (ERS)
One of the important stations in the city of Kochi in Kerala is the Ernakulam Junction railway station. The train has high passenger traffic and stands second highest in terms of passenger revenue in Kerala. The railway comes under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division. It is classified as A1 and is operated by the Southern Railway Zone of India. The station has a total of six platforms for both local and long-distance trains.
The station offers many amenities such as restrooms, children's play zone, library, Wi-Fi, air-conditioned lounge etc. All platforms also have escalators, making it easier for the passengers especially the older citizens to move from one platform to the other. Around 48 trains originate from this station, and 47 trains terminate here. Apart from that, other 60 trains halt here. The station is 2.8 kilometres away from the city centre where one can reach by taxi, auto-rickshaw or bus service.
Places like Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and Kochi fort are situated on the west end of the city and are 10 to 12 km away from the station. Ernakulam Temple, Subhash Park, and Rajendra Maidan are only a kilometre away, and 5 kilometres south of the station is the Kerala Folklore Museum where the travellers can reach by public transport.
Places like Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and Kochi fort are situated on the west end of the city and are 10 to 12 km away from the station. Ernakulam Temple, Subhash Park, and Rajendra Maidan are only a kilometre away, and 5 kilometres south of the station is the Kerala Folklore Museum where the travellers can reach by public transport.
2. Thiruvananthapuram Central Station (TVC)
Thiruvananthapuram Central is the busiest railway station in Kerala in terms of passenger traffic. The station is located in the Thiruvananthapuram formerly known as Trivandrum. The railway building is an important Landmark for Thiruvananthapuram. The station is one of the highest revenue earning stations in Southern Railways. The station 5 platforms and more 11 to be developed shortly. There are two entries for the station. The station is located near the bus stop making it easier for passengers to travel.
Trains connect Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) to other major cities in India. The station also has some amenities for its Travellers like bookshops, refreshment stalls, accommodations, Internet browsing spots. It was the first station in the state to install video surveillance. Around a kilometre away from the station are Methan Mani and Vetti Muricha Kotta, 4,5 kilometres away is the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo where one can reach by foot or by hiring taxis or rickshaws.
3. Ernakulam Town Station (ERN)
It is situated in the northern part of the city and is the stopping point for trains going towards mainly to Kottayam side in the south. There are over a hundred trains that stop here. Ernakulam Town Station also has public transportation facilities that offer good connectivity in the city. The bird sanctuary and Marine Drive Ground are situated 2.4 kilometres from the station.
4. Angamaly Station (AFK)
5. Chalakudi Railway Station (CKI)
The station is second largest after the Thrissur railway station in the district. It is classified as an 'A' class station and declared as an "Adarsh" (ideal) station. The station has three platforms. Even though the station was declared as a model station in 2012, more development is yet to be carried out. Kathuka Park, a famous animal park, is only 7.2 kilometres away from the station and can be easily reached via cabs.
6. Charvattur Railway Station (CHV)
7. Aluva Railway Station (AWY)
The Aluva Railway Station is located in Great Kochi in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. The station is one of the busiest and a high revenue earning station for Thiruvananthapuram rail division. The Aluva Railway Station has four platforms and six tracks. One of the platforms is for cargo trains. Over 150 passenger and express trains halt at this station. The trains travel to other parts of the state and the country. Many express trains also take a halt here.
Public transport is easily available around the station. Aluva Bus stop is right outside the station and has many state buses stopping there. Just 3 kilometres away is the famous river Periyar. The Bridge across the river is the Marthanda Varma Bridge. From there, the tourists may proceed to the Shiva temple located on the other side of the bridge. 3 kilometres from the station, across the river, are also places like Tagore Gate and Kacheri Malika where tourists may visit.
8. Guruvayur Station (GUV)
Guruvayur railway station serves the town of Guruvayur, Thrissur District, Kerala. The station has three platforms and four tracks. It is in proximity to the Guruvayur Temple. The station is operated by the Southern Railway Zone of India and comes under the Guruvayur-Thrissur line. The station has an auto-rickshaw stand and a taxi stand. The station is one kilometre away from the city centre. Parthasarathy Temple is 2 minutes walking distance from the station. Other temples like Mammiyoor Temple and Guruvayur Temple can be accessed by road.
9. Trivandrum Pettah (TVP)
Many trains - express or passenger, stop at this station. Pulanur Pass, Trivandrum Express, Malabar Express, Venad Express, Kanyakumari Express and more trains pass daily from the station. The station has an auto and taxi stand right outside and a good bus connectivity to other parts if the cities making it easier for travellers to commute. Most of the trains coming from the north stop here. Just 550 meters from the station is the Pettah Shiv Temple.
10. Chengannur Station (CNGR)
The Station is going under constant development. Currently, lifts and escalators are being installed. A new track is also proposed to be started. Even though no trains originate from here, a total of 87 trains that halt here because of the high passenger demand. 45 kilometres to the west of the station is Amaze world, a famous amusement park, 9 kilometres north is Sree Vallabha Temple and 36 kilometres southeast is the Konni Elephant Reserve.
11. Thrippunithura Station (TRTR)
On the east side of the station are the Thanneerchal Park, Hill Palace and Deer Park at a distance of 2.5 kilometres from the station. On the west side of the station are the Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple and Thamaramkulangara Sree Dharma Sastha Temple at a distance of around 2 kilometres. All these places can be reached using road transport.
12. Kazhakkoottam Railway Station (KZK)
Located at Kazhakoottam, the railway station lies in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, under the Thiruvananthapuram railway division of the Southern Railway Zone of Indian Railways. The station is 2.7 kilometres from the city centre. The station has three platforms, and around 20 trains halt here. The station is located in proximity to many places like Techno Park, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Kinfra Film etc. The station also has godowns of Food Corporation of India (FCI).13. Vatakara Railway Station (BDJ)
Vatakara railway station serves the town of Vatakara in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. The station is also referred to as Badagara railway station. The station has a total of three platforms, but not more than three tracks are passing through the station. No trains originate from this station, but many do stop here. Trains that connect to the main cities like Kochi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram etc. halt here. The station comes under the Shoranur Mangalore Section of the Southern Railways.
The station has been upgraded and given a title of "Adarsh" (ideal) station. The station has many facilities like Online Reservation counters, retirement Rooms, booking office, Railway Mailing service (RMS) office, refreshment stalls and book stalls, autorickshaw stands and parking facilities, ATM, power chord plug point, information counter etc. Lifts and escalators are proposed to be added to the station. 3.6 kilometres south of the station, is a famous sight called Sand Banks where one can reach using taxi or rickshaw.
14. Bekal Fort Railway Station (BFR)
15. Pudukad Railway Station (PUK)
16. Payyanur Railway Station (PAY)
The Ezhimala Hill is 10 kilometres from the station, and Valiyaparamba Beach is 4.7 kilometres away. Both of these places can be reached by hiring a taxi. The rail connectivity for both intercity travel and interstate travel is well integrated into Kerala and makes it easier for folks to reach Kerala easily by train.
17. Kannur Railway Station (CAN)
18. Kasaragod Railway Station (KGQ)
19. Kollam Junction Railway Station (QLN)
Kollam Junction Railway Station is a junction station in the city of Kollam. It is the second-largest (in terms of area) and oldest railway station in Kerala. It was built 115 years ago in the year 1904. It has six platforms with seventeen tracks. Around 23,285 passengers pass the station per day.
20. Thrissur Railway Station (TCR)
21. Thalassery Railway Station (TLY)
So, whenever you plan your trip to Kerala next, be assured that God's Own Country has a great railway-connectivity.
