# Palakkad railway division ranks second among 69 divisions 2026-08-15T11:58:38+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Palakkad railway division marked Independence Day at its headquarters in Olavakode near Palakkad, with Divisional Railway Manager Madhukar Roat hoisting the national flag. Students performed cultural programmes, while similar events took place at major stations across the division. Roat said the division ranked second among 69 railway divisions, its highest position since the rankings began. Passenger revenue crossed Rs 400 crore, and the division received the Rail Madad Shield for a third consecutive year. Sixteen stations are covered by the Amrit Bharat redevelopment programme. Track safety, speed improvements and level-crossing removal were also cited as priorities. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Amrit Bharat, Indian Railways, Madhukar Roat, Palakkad Railway Division Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/palakkad-railway-division-ranks-second-among-69-divisions/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/palakkad-railway-division-ranks-second-among-69-divisions/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.