The redevelopment of Madurai Junction Railway Station, valued at Rs 347.47 crore, is progressing steadily, with officials confident of meeting the November 2026 deadline.

As part of the upgrade, a multilevel two-wheeler parking facility at the East entry and a four-wheeler parking facility at the West entry have been completed and opened. The station is being transformed with airport-like amenities, separate arrival and departure terminals, and enhanced passenger services. The project also includes a new integrated transport hub, combining bus, rail, auto, and taxi facilities.

A senior railway official shared that around 90 percent of the footing and foundation works for the steel FOB revamp have been completed. “Staircase column works on Platforms 2 and 3 have reached nearly 25%, and backfilling is under way. Around 50% of works in the East Terminal—covering Segments 1, 2 and 3—have also been completed,” a senior railway official said. “Subway works within the railway boundary have been completed, and additional portions are progressing. Brickwork for the lift headroom is also under way,” the official added.

Other improvements include revamped foot over bridges (FOBs), a skywalk, a subway linking the station to Periyar Bus Stand, and upgraded waiting halls, lifts, escalators, and a food court. Passenger amenities are being tailored to future demand.