Ernakulam Goods, once Ernakulam Terminus. wakes up from decades of neglect. Thanks to the recent interest shown by politicians and local people, the area was cleared up for inspection and feasibility study on a Suburban terminal for Ernakulam. This is the

The entrance to the 105 acre prime property in the heart of Cochin. You can see various banners demanding renovation of the station. The one on the left demands proper repatriation of people who have been living unauthorized in the premises of the station

View from the gate

This was the old railway station building for the public.

This was the waiting room for the royal family. Even in its distress, the building still looks beautiful

The original italian tiles inside the kings waiting room still survive!!

The building has been built with red sandstone bricks. Specialty of the area

Platform looking to the ordinary man's side. The area was not cleared for inspection

This side of the platform has been cleared. Ready to receive a WAP 4?? :-)

Ernakulam Goods - painted for the first time in more than fifty years!!

One day will we see a busy station here? Look at the area that can be utilized for railway construction

Dream of king Rajrishi... Now taken over by his successors and his subjects. The station was built by the enterprising king of Cochin, Rama Varma 15. This was the headquarters of his railway company, "Cochin Shornaur Railway Company". He built t

A cute disused bunglow

You can see the number of tracks. You can imagine how busy this station must have been in its heydays

The vacant area is enormous. 105 acre for the station area alone. That too in the middle of Kochi. Sadly Railways refuse to hand over the property to the Government for development. A rain forest in the heart of Kochi. Ideal for a railway park