NE BUSINESS BUREAU
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, FEB 23
Aiming to offer world-class amenities to passengers, the redevelopment of railway stations across various zones are in full swing. The Ministry of Railways has identified 204 stations across the country for the transformation. The modernisation of railway stations across the country will have a multiplier effect on the economy. The move will also increase the creation of new employment.
#ErnakulamJunction #StationRedevelopment update:
Piling work at P. Way Depot at Ernakulam Junction is in progress – Initial Pile Load test completed
Site office for Project Management Services has been built and occupied#NayeBharatKaNayaStation pic.twitter.com/sqvCLcPYhX
— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) February 23, 2023
- The work of “Re-development of Ernakulam Junction Railway Station” was awarded as an EPC contract to M/s Bridge and Roof Company India Ltd for Rs 299.95 crore on 13.07.2022 with 24 months set as deadline
Ernakulam Junction or South Railway station
In this context, Southern Railways’ Ernakulam Junction under Thiruvananthapuram Division is being redeveloped with the latest technologies, infrastructure and airport-like facilities for the passengers. The Ernakulam Junction (also known as Ernakulam South Station) handles more than 128 scheduled train services on a daily basis.
Recent work done
According to the Southern Railways release, the Project Management Consultancy office completed and occupied by the agency. Test Pile Concreting for service building, Multi-level Car Parking, West Terminal, Skywalk, East Terminal and other railway offices have been completed and initial pile load test completed.
Works executed so far
Topographical survey, Soil Exploration, Drone survey completed for the project site. Right of Way for the EPC contractor provided for Stage-I of West terminal, East Terminal, Multi-level Car Parking (MLCP), Offices of the Senior Section Engineer and the proposed Skywalk. All the mandatory clearances were obtained from civic authorities. East Terminal building site clearing completed. Staff quarters were demolished and alternate accommodation for residents provided, the statement added.
Other work in progress
Piling completed for Office building and pile cap works are in progress.Piling in progress for Multi-level Car Parking and P Way Depot building.
Ernakulam Junction Redevelopment
The Southern Railways statement further added that work of “Re-development of Ernakulam Junction Railway Station” was awarded as an EPC contract to M/s Bridge and Roof Company India Ltd for Rs.299.95 crore on 13.07.2022 with 24 months set as deadline. With superior infrastructure, futuristic facilities, and a pleasing ambience, the redeveloped Ernakulam Junction will meet the needs of modern travellers. East and West terminal buildings and a Multilevel car parking is proposed to be constructed. The terminals will be equipped with ticketing area, Waiting Lounges, commercial area, various Railway offices, skywalk and concourses.
