[3] It is located in Alappuzha, Kerala and is a major station on the Ernakulam–Kayamkulam coastal line.

[4] 1898 – Palakkad 1902 – Kochi 1902 – Thrissur 1904 – Kollam 1907 – Kannur 1907 – Kasargod 1918 – Thiruvananthapuram 1956 – Kottayam The Ernakulam South–Alappuzha coastal railway line was opened on 16 October 1989.

The backwaters of Alappuzha are one among the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala.

Alappuzha is also the access point for the annual Nehru Trophy Boat Race.

The following trains starting from Alappuzha station: The major trains halting at the station are : An integrated security system was installed at the station in 2012 featuring baggage scanners, CCTVs and vehicle scanners.