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The Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has recently conducted a review of the upgradation and integrated redevelopment plans for various railway stations, with a focus on transforming Bandel Junction into a world-class facility.
Bandel Junction, in Howrah division of Eastern Railway is a key station serving the Kolkata suburban network and connecting routes to New Jalpaiguri, Guwahati, Delhi via Howrah, and is set for a major overhaul. Key features of the redevelopment plan include iconic station building, spacious concourse/roof plaza, towards connecting terminal buildings and platforms equipped with essential facilities such as food courts, retail outlets, ATMs, modern washrooms, and integration of station on both sides.
It also includes facilities for Divyangjan and senior citizens, adequate circulating area, incorporating green building practices, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, yard remodeling allowing for streamlining operations, facilitating uninterrupted movement of mainline trains, and expanding existing platforms to accommodate full-length trains, and coaching depot for facilities including pit lines, stabling lines, and washing lines to support the origination and termination of multiple Mail/Express trains.
The new station infrastructure will boast 12 lifts, 20 escalators, and a sprawling parking area covering 15,791 sq. mtrs. The station building itself will cover approx. 23,473 sq. mtrs., housing a commercial area, roof plaza, food plaza, and separate departure and arrival lounges, designed to international standards.
This project underscores the Indian Railways commitment to enhancing passenger experience by providing modern, comfortable, and sustainable facilities across its extensive network. |
