Visakhapatnam Railway Station Celebrates 130 Years of Journey
The station, which began in 1896 with two platforms and around 200 passengers a day, now handles over 65,000 passengers daily across eight platforms.
Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Railway Station celebrated its 130-year journey with Station Mahotsav, showcasing its heritage and cultural legacy.
The celebrations began with a flag march, followed by exhibitions of archival photographs and heritage artefacts tracing the evolution of the erstwhile Waltair Division and the station.
A coffee table book, Waltair Visakhapatnam, documenting the station’s history, heritage structures and rail milestones, was launched.
Cultural performances, commemorative mementoes and a helium balloon release were also held.
South Coast Railway General Manager Sandeep Mathur, the chief guest, said railway heritage reflected the collective identity and efforts of generations of railway personnel.
He said the station, which began in 1896 with two platforms and around 200 passengers a day, now handled over 65,000 passengers daily across eight platforms.
“This extraordinary 130-year journey truly exemplifies our guiding ethos of ‘Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi,’ honouring our deep-rooted heritage while fearlessly embracing future-ready modernisation, cutting-edge technology and enhanced safety,” Mathur said.