The iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), formerly known as Victoria Terminus - a UNESCO recognised world heritage site and the biggest railway terminal in Mumbai - is all set to get a makeover with world-class facilities.
In a step forward for this, the Railway authorities have now approached the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Heritage Committee for their permission to enable them to go ahead with the redevelopment of the CSMT building.
The redevelopment cost of the station including the cost of financing and contingency etc. is INR 1,642 crores.
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The heritage plan for the development and the restoration work of the building of CSMT has been submitted and is awaiting approval. After the permission is received from the BMC committee, the zonal railway will begin the restoration work of the heritage building.
The redevelopment work of the CSMT station was earlier supposed to be undertaken by Indian Railway Station Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC), a subsidiary of the Indian Railways. However, the railway ministry decided to shut the subsidiary and now the respective zonal railways are asked to undertake the redevelopment work.
The suburban rail line at CSMT is likely to be joined by subways and FOBs to connect it with Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro 3 and Wadala-CSMT Metro-11 as well.
For the redevelopment of the iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Railway Station (CSMT) in South Mumbai, nine bidders have been shortlisted.
Besides, Railways is planning to revamp 123 railway stations in collaboration with private sectors. Of these, IRSDC will operate at 63 stations and Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) at 60 stations.
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