West Central Railway GM Inspects Redevelopment Works at Kota Railway Station

Strategic Insights -

West Central Railway General Manager Shobhana Bandopadhyay inspected the ongoing redevelopment works at Kota Railway Station and Dakaniya Talav (New Kota) railway stations on Friday. The inspection covered various aspects, including construction progress, technical quality, passenger amenities, and overall development plans. Bandopadhyay reviewed the redevelopment work worth Rs 207 crore at Kota Railway Station, which aims to transform it into one of the country's premier redeveloped stations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kota Railway Station redevelopment project is being implemented at a cost of Rs 207 crore under the EPC mode.
  • The GM inspected various components of the station, including arrival and departure blocks, station buildings, platforms, waiting halls, VIP lounge, food plaza, kiosks, lifts, escalators, green building features, solar energy use, and Divyang-friendly facilities.
  • The officials were directed to ensure timely completion with high-quality standards.
  • The redevelopment of Kota Railway Station aims to provide passengers with a safe, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing experience.
  • Bandopadhyay also inspected Dakaniya Talav (New Kota) Station, where redevelopment worth Rs 111 crore is in progress.
  • The GM emphasized the importance of reflecting modern technology while ensuring passenger safety and comfort.

Statistics:

  • The Kota Railway Station redevelopment project is worth Rs 207 crore.
  • The project is being implemented under the EPC mode.
  • The redevelopment work at Dakaniya Talav (New Kota) railway station is worth Rs 111 crore.
  • The GM inspected various components of the station, including arrival and departure blocks, station buildings, platforms, waiting halls, VIP lounge, food plaza, kiosks, lifts, escalators, green building features, solar energy use, and Divyang-friendly facilities.
  • The redevelopment of Kota Railway Station aimed to provide passengers with a safe, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing experience.

Sources:

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