Palani Railway Station, one of the important halts on Dindigul - Pollachi section of Madurai Division, has undergone a major transformation. Redevelopment works undertaken at a cost of ₹20.15 crore have been completed under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.

The redevelopment works included enhancing passenger amenities, accessibility and station infrastructure. Improvements were made to the station entrance, circulating area, parking facilities, station building and platforms, creating a modern and passenger-friendly environment, Divisional Railway Manager, Madurai Division, Om Prakash Meena has said in a statement.

A grand entrance arch, improved approach road, dedicated pedestrian pathways and covered walkways have been provided at the station entrance. The circulating area has been redesigned with wider lanes to facilitate smooth movement of vehicles and passengers. Around 960 square metres of covered parking space has been created. Separate covered parking facilities for two-wheelers and four-wheelers have been developed.

The railway station building has been upgraded through facade development, construction of new canopy, improvements to ramps, waiting halls, drinking water facilities and toilet blocks. Platform surfaces have been enhanced. New signage boards and platform fencing have been installed for improved passenger safety and convenience.

A new waiting hall with a built-up area of 240 square metres has been constructed, providing seating and waiting facilities for up to 72 passengers at a time. A new toilet block has been constructed for an area of 275 square metres.

One of the highlights of the project is the construction of a new six-metre-wide Foot Over Bridge connecting Platform 1 with Platforms 2 and 3. Two lifts have also been added to the existing foot overbridge to improve accessibility and ease passenger movement across platforms. Each lift can accommodate 13 persons and will particularly benefit senior citizens, differently abled passengers, pregnant women, children and passengers carrying luggage. 

Installation of the Digital Passenger Information System and Train and Coach Indication Boards have also been completed. Special emphasis has been given to accessibility for differently abled passengers through provision of access ramps with handrails, accessible toilets, a dedicated booking counter and tactile pathways on platforms.

The station handles more than 2,000 passengers everyday. During 2025–26, it registered a footfall of 78.97 lakh passengers and earnings of ₹13.65 crore, ranking 12th among the 139 stations of Madurai Division in terms of revenue earnings. The Divisional Railway Manager recently inspected the completed redevelopment works., the statement said.