Tamil NaduFriday, 16 October 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Vellore Cantonment railway station restoration: ₹8 crore upgrade, 2023 project start and October 11 virtual inauguration
The restored British-era Vellore Cantonment railway station was set for a virtual inauguration on October 11, 2026, after a ₹8 crore restoration begun in 2023.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to virtually inaugurate the restored British-era Vellore Cantonment railway station, whose restoration began in 2023 under the station redevelopment project.
Key specifics
- The station is located in Vellore town next to a 16th-century fort complex.
- The restoration work started in 2023 under the station redevelopment project.
- The project cost is around ₹8 crore, according to railway officials.
- About 25 trains use the station every day, making it one of the oldest in the region.
- Upgrades include lifts, escalators, skywalks, LED lights, rainwater harvesting and separate arrival-departure corridors.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu infrastructure and railway development, key facts: Vellore Cantonment, 2023 start, ₹8 crore, 16th-century fort complex, 25 trains daily. TNPSC may ask about station redevelopment features and location.