Under the new “Amrit Bharat Station Scheme,” the railroads intend to upgrade 1,000 minor but crucial stations. This is in addition to the audacious proposal to remodel 200 large stations as part of a different redevelopment initiative.
According to officials, the small stations will be determined based on the cities they serve as well as their foot traffic.Along with the DRMs, a separate fund will be set aside for this objective.
The project document states that it wants to create roof plazas and city centres at stations and to prepare master plans for railroad stations and implement those in phases to improve facilities including and beyond the minimum needed amenities.
According to the plan, new amenities will be added, while existing facilities will be upgraded and replaced.
The “Khurda model of redevelopment,” as it is known internally, will be used to renovate these stations.Along with the DRMs, a separate fund will be set aside for this objective. The project document states that it wants to create roof plazas and city centres at stations and to prepare master plans for railroad stations and implement those in phases to improve facilities including and beyond the minimum needed amenities.
According to the plan, new amenities will be added, while existing facilities will be upgraded and replaced.
The “Khurda model of redevelopment,” as it is known internally, will be used to renovate these stations. Odisha’s Khurda station received a $4 million upgrade with all modern amenities for travellers. Renovations were made to the exterior, the main building, and the number of railroad tracks.
According to the official, DRMs were given a tour of the Khurda station to gain a sense of what can be done with the new programme.The new plan calls for large, well-lit, and visually beautiful entrance porches in addition to cost-effective exterior improvements.The DRMs have been given instructions to assess the station’s existing structures in order to make room for passengers near the entrances and to permit the relocation of rail offices.
Improvements to these stations’ approaches would include widened roadways, the removal of obtrusive structures, correctly designed signs, designated pedestrian walkways, well-planned parking areas, and better lighting, among other things.”To give station users a pleasurable experience, landscaping, green spaces, and local art and culture should be utilised. Utilizing the assistance of qualified professionals is recommended “The report stated.
A second entry station structure and 600-meter-long high-level platforms should also be present at the station.
