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150-Year-Old Kozhikode Railway Clock Tower Collapses in Heavy Rain
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 03:02 PM
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A 150‑year‑old clock tower at Kozhikode railway station in Kerala collapsed after heavy rains, damaging the station’s infrastructure.
Recently, a 150‑year‑old clock tower at Kozhikode railway station collapsed after a bout of heavy rain, striking the historic landmark that has stood over a century and a half. The fall caused significant damage to the platform area and temporarily disrupted train services, forcing passengers to wait for alternative arrangements.
Kerala Railways officials confirmed that no injuries were reported, but they are conducting a thorough assessment of the damage. The railway authorities have pledged to restore the tower and ensure that safety measures are strengthened to prevent a recurrence.
The clock tower, erected in the late 19th century, has long been a symbol of the station’s heritage and a point of pride for the local community. Its collapse marks a significant loss for the city’s architectural legacy.
Kerala Railways officials confirmed that no injuries were reported, but they are conducting a thorough assessment of the damage. The railway authorities have pledged to restore the tower and ensure that safety measures are strengthened to prevent a recurrence.
The clock tower, erected in the late 19th century, has long been a symbol of the station’s heritage and a point of pride for the local community. Its collapse marks a significant loss for the city’s architectural legacy.