Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, on Monday, February 26, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the massive transformation and redevelopment of 12 railway stations of the Central Railway (CR)’s Mumbai division.
These stations include Byculla, Chinchpokali, Diva, Shahad, Mumbra, Vidyavihar, Kurla, Matunga, Wadala Road, Sandhurst Road, Titwala and Igatpuri.
It is pertinent to note that this year, Maharashtra has been allocated a budget of INR 15,554 crore and 56 stations in the state are to be developed as world class railway stations under this scheme.
The deadline is likely to be between December 2023 and March 2024, depending on the stages of work, sources stated.
Apart from this, the PM will throw open 1,500 Road Over Bridges (ROB) and Road Under Bridges (RUB) to the public.
PM Modi will lay foundation for a total of 554 stations across the nation. This project is worth more than INR 2,274 crore.
Even though work has begun at most of these railway stations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate the makeover projects.
Indian Railways have identified a total 1,309 stations across the country for upgradation and modernisation under the Scheme.
Railway officials said these stations are being converted into world class terminals with modern amenities, which aim to breathe new life into travel hubs and enhance overall passenger experience.
Officials said that they will clear the clutter on the platforms. From seating arrangements to food stalls to ticketing kiosks, the look and feel are being changed. They are taking adequate measures to retain the old charm with heritage value.
Additionally, 12-metre-wide FOBs have been planned at a few stations that will serve as roof plazas.
Here’s a look at the project cost and work for each station:
Byculla:
Project Cost: 35.25 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Demolition of existing east side old booking office and construction of new booking office.
- Changing flooring & ACP cladding with Digital Advertising Screen
- New West side entry gate.
- Cover Over Platform - repairing and repainting.
- Construction of Toilet on platform no. 1,2/ 3 and 4 and demolition of existing toilet on platform no 1.
- Construction of Multistorey Parking facility on west side Kalyan end.
Sandhurst Road:
Project Cost: 16.37 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Renovation of existing booking office,
- Providing new platform surface with kota and granite at damaged places and replacing damaged gully trap and drain pipe in station building and platforms,
- Renovating ramp for station building access and providing cover over ramp for Divyangjans
Chinchpokli:
Project Cost: 11.81 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Improving facade in main side and rear side building
- Changing flooring on existing platform
- Repair of all drinking water fountains on platform
- Repair and Renovation of existing booking office
- Renovation of east and west side entry gate
- Improving station area drainage by provision of additional drains, waste water & soil waste connections
Wadala Road:
Project Cost: 23.02 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Proposing new gate at Vadala station, booking office with ACP sheets & diffused LED Lights
- Repair of existing GRP Building on platform no. 2&3
- Repairing of existing booking office & proposing new booking counter with Divyang friendly & proposing more number of ATVM Machines
- Dismantling of existing old Cover Over Platform and providing new ones
- Replacing existing drainage pipe on platforms
Matunga:
Project Cost: 17.28 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Improving rear station building and circulation space.
- Raising and resurfacing of platform surface on PF 3/4
- Improvement of footpath to station entry, and provision of artistic compound wall
- Changing of ACP cladding
- Landscaping of circulation area
- Repairing and repainting of existing Cover Over Platforms.
Kurla:
Project Cost: 21.81 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Repair of exisiting booking office with provision of Divyang friendly ticket window
- Replacing Old Cover Over Platform sheets
- Repair of damaged platform surfacing
- Provision of ACP on Cover Over Platform columns
- Relocating interior space of station building for creating more public space
- Construction of new main entry/exit gate on east side.
Vidyavihar:
Project Cost: 32.78 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Provision of New 6.00 M wide Foot Over Bridge at Mumbai CSMT end
- Circulating area improvement, including improvement of booking offices
- Provision of 2 more Escalators
- Station has total 5 entrances - improving entrance facade at all points, renovating existing toilet and waiting area.
Mumbra:
Project Cost: 14.61 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Renovation of existing booking office and toilet blocks.
- Repair of platform surfacing.
- Provision of drinking water fountain.
Diva:
Project Cost: 45.09 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Provision of New 12 M wide FOB at Mumbai CSMT end
- New booking office on east side
- Provision of RCC compound wall in circulating area, improvement of approach road
- Repair of platform surfacing, new ACP cladding on Cover Over Platform columns
- Cluster plantation in circulating area, renovation of existing waiting hall and toilet.
Shahad:
Project Cost: 8.39 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- New Skywalk from ROB to FOB for pedestrian movement
- Parking space on east and west side
- New toilet block on Platform 2, Main entrance gate
- Renovation of toilet on Platform 1
- Renovation of booking office and Railway Offices
- Demolition of booking office on west side and providing one new booking counter.
Titwala:
Project Cost: 25.05 crore
Redevelopment work includes:
- Provision of new 12 m Foot Over Bridge connecting existing 6 metre FOB with new one
- Raising all Platform height by 150mm,
- Provision of Cover Over Platform on PF 1&2 on CSMT end.
- Provision of 3 nos toilet blocks in circulating area and over PF no.3.
- Renovation of booking office and medical store in East side.
- Demolition of redundant structures on PF 3 and platform surfacing.
Igatpuri:
Project Cost: 12.53 crore
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