Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Indian Railways’ proposal for redevelopment of three major railway stations with an approximate total investment of Rs 10,000 crore.
The projects will see redevelopment of New Delhi Railway Station, Ahmedabad Railway Station, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) Mumbai.
The standard elements of station design will be every station will have a spacious roof plaza (36/72/108 mtr) 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. Master plan has been prepared for smooth movement of traffic, with adequate parking facilities.
Green Building Techniques will be used, with solar energy, water conservation/recycling and improved tree cover. These stations will be developed on the concept of intelligent building.
The stations will be safe with installation of CCTV and access control. There will be integration with other modes of transportation like metro, bus, etc.