Three New Lifts Commissioned for the Public at Kavali Railway Station of Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway

 

Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway today, i.e., 8th October 2025, commissioned three new lifts at Kavali Railway Station for public use, further enhancing passenger convenience and accessibility. The three lifts were installed at a cost of Rs. 1.2 Crore.

Kavali Station, one of the important stations in the Division, caters to nearly 6,300 passengers daily, with 37 daily and 10 non-daily train services halting here. The newly commissioned lifts will provide easy movement, especially benefiting senior citizens, Divyangjan rail passengers, and those carrying luggage.

With these three lifts, the Division has commissioned eight lifts in the current financial year. As of now, Vijayawada Division has a total of 59 lifts at 22 stations and 22 escalators at 7 stations, reflecting the Division’s continued commitment to providing improved passenger amenities and seamless station access.

Senior railway officials inspected the new facilities and appreciated the efforts of the Engineering and Electrical Departments for completing the work in a time-bound manner.

SCR BZA PR No.124
Date: 8th October 2025