NEW LOOK AMBAI RAILWAY STATION - 807

         NEW LOOK AMBAI RAILWAY STATION 

Right from my childhood days , the annual trip down South to RAVANASAMUDRAM,  my Native Village  from the then CALCUTTA or KHARAGPUR during the Summer Vacation has always been an amazing experience .

This was more so for the Meter Gauge journey from Chennai Egmore to Tirunelveli First and then to RAVANASAMUDRAM by the Shencottah Passenger . The change over from the Electric to Steam Locomotive at Villupuram Junction Station was a much looked forward to event . 

AMBASAMUDRAM Railway Station was a much awaited location as the Steam Locomotive billowing smoke with  the rumbling Sound of the Train as it crossed  the Tambarabarani River Bridge with the huge Iron Girders  was an unforgettable experience . The ARISI MURRUKKU was a much awaited treat at this station .

The 130 Year old  Quaint Station  still retained some of its old ENGLISH traits . Being the Days of the Steam Locomotive , the large Water Tank and the  Coal Storage Area is still fresh in my mind as is  the Track to the Siding for the MADURA COATS GODOWN which in later years went on to house the EOU and Omega Zips and Threads .

Being employed at Madura Coats and staying in the Mill Colony First and after retirement settling at Agasthiarpatty meant that Ambasamudram Railway Station was the place where all my journeys ,  both Domestic and International Commenced .

Meter Gauge made way for the Broad Gauge , Steam Locomotive Made  way for the Diesel Locomotives First and then the Electric Ones, Single Low level Platforms where climbing on to the coaches itself was a daunting task has now  made way for Three Well Laid Platforms with a bridge for access to other  Platforms .

Where there were only two pairs of Passenger Trains each way we now have an ever increasing number of Passenger and  Express Trains operating here . Computerized Reservations for journeys to any part of the COUNTRY are an extra feature now .

The station has seen an ever increasing Footfall to the place because of its Picturesque Locale with the PAPANASAM AND AGASTHIAR AS WELL MANIMUTHAR FALLS . Various Religious places of worship in and around this place attract a lot of visitors  here  .  The place also makes its presence as the chosen place where many Films are shot because of its greenery and the all around scenic attractions .

 INDIAN RAILWAYS has been quick enough to see this Potential . It is one amongst the 10 Railway Station in Southern Railway Stations which has been given a total change over . It now boasts of a  Beautifully Laid out Station with all modern amenities. Elevator and Escalators are also on the cards .

This British Era Rail Station has gone over a Complete Change of look .