Alappuzha railway station

Alappuzha railway station (also known as Alleppey railway station)(station code: ALLP ) 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.

Layout
Alappuzha railway station has 3 platforms to handle long distance and passenger trains. Escalators inaugurated at PF#1 of Alappuzha Railway station

Significance
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:

Major Trains
The major trains halting at the station are :
 * Mangaluru Central–Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (via Alappuzha)

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 (transit lodging facility)
 * Parcel booking office
 * Railway Mailing service (RMS) office
 * Railway Protection Force - Circle office
 * IRCTC restaurant
 * ATMs
 * Pre-paid autorickshaw counters
 * Pre-paid parking space
 * Escalator and elevator systems

ATMs
The following bank-ATMs are available at the railway station:


 * State Bank of India
 * Punjab National Bank