- Ahmedabad, Mumbai’s CSMT & New Delhi Railway Stations get ₹10,000cr overhaul
- Work on redevelopment of 199 Stations is going on.
- Out of these, tenders have been issued for 47 stations.
- Master planning and design for the remaining is underway.
- Work is progressing fast for 32 stations
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
NEW DELHI, SEP 28
The Union government on Wednesday announced that the Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Indian Railways for the re-development of three major railway stations, namely New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Mumbai. The project involves an investment of approximately Rs 10,000 crores.
Dekho Apna Desh with Indian Railways.#WorldTourismDay pic.twitter.com/giA6QarKjf
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (मोदी का परिवार) (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 27, 2022
” Today, the Cabinet has sanctioned investment of Rs 10,000 crore for 3 big stations, namely New Delhi, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai and Ahmedabad Railway Stations We are bringing a new design element for the railways by building a roof-plaza, which means the maximum utilisation of the space present above the platforms and railway tracks,” Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, adding, “This is being done to create a new urban space, so that food courts and better waiting area should be created in the railway stations of the country.”
#Cabinet approves the Indian Railways’ proposal for redevelopment of three major railway stations – New Delhi Railway Stn., Ahmedabad Railway Stn. and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai at an investment of ~Rs 10,000 cr: @AshwiniVaishnaw#CabinetDecisions pic.twitter.com/9cRhekqciT
— PIB India (@PIB_India) September 28, 2022
Vaishnaw further added, “New Delhi railway station will integrate train services with buses, auto and metro rail services. Ahmedabad railway station redesign is inspired by Modera’s Sun temple. CSMT’s heritage building won’t be touched but buildings nearby will be re-developed.”
Take a look at the future of Ahmedabad Railway Station 🚉 pic.twitter.com/phtkwkx4zM
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (मोदी का परिवार) (@mansukhmandviya) September 28, 2022
Railway Station is an important and central place for any city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given importance to stations development in the transformation of Railways. Today’s Cabinet decision gives a new direction to the station development. Work on redevelopment of 199 Stations is going on. Out of these, tenders have been issued for 47 stations. Master planning and design for the remaining is underway. Work is progressing fast for 32 stations.
वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस ने बनाया नया रिकॉर्ड, सिर्फ 52 सेकेंट में 100 किमी प्रति घंटे की पकड़ी रफ्तार। #VandeBharat pic.twitter.com/RZr1zXz6gI
— Western Railway (@WesternRly) September 27, 2022
The standard elements of station design will be
- Every station will have a spacious roof plaza (36/72/108 m) with all passenger amenities at one place along with spaces for retail, cafeterias, recreational facilities.
- Both sides of the city will be connected with the station, with the station building on both sides of Railway tracks.
- Facilities like food court, waiting lounge, playing area for children, place for local products, etc will be available.
- The stations located within the city will have a city center like place.
- To make the stations comfortable, there will be proper illumination, way finding/signages, acoustics, lifts/escalators/travelators.
- Master plan has been prepared for smooth movement of traffic, with adequate parking facilities.
- There will be integration with other modes of transportation like metro, bus etc.
- Green Building Techniques will be used, with solar energy, water conservation/recycling and improved tree cover.
- Special care will be taken to provide Divyang friendly facilities.
- These stations will be developed on the concept of intelligent building.
- There will be segregation of arrival/departures, Clutter free platforms, improved surfaces, fully covered platforms.
- The stations will be safe with installation of CCTV and access control.
- These will be iconic station buildings.
अहमदाबाद मंडल पर स्वच्छता पखवाड़े के 12वें दिन रेलवे में कैंटीन, बेस किचन और फूड स्टॉल की गहन सफाई की गई।
खानपान इकाइयों, रेस्तरां, पेंट्री का निरीक्षण किया गया और गुणवत्ता जांच के लिए भोजन तैयार करने के लिए उपयोग किए जाने वाले कच्चे माल के लूज सेम्पल लिये गये। @WesternRly pic.twitter.com/WGDSjmGDE4
— DRM Ahmedabad (@drmadiwr) September 27, 2022
