Redevelopment of Egmore railway station set to begin shortly
The Hindu
Southern Railway has identified DEC Infrastructure and Projects as the contractor. The company is tasked with upgrading the second largest railway terminal in the city to international standards
The redevelopment of the Egmore railway station under the Gati Shakti scheme is set to take off, with Southern Railway identifying DEC Infrastructure and Projects as the contractor. The company will upgrade the second largest railway terminal in Chennai to international standards.
A senior official of the Chennai Division of Southern Railway said the PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity is aimed at upgrading important railway stations to international standards.
The Egmore station will be redeveloped at a cost of ₹734 crore in 36 months. The Hyderabad-headquartered DEC Infrastructure and Projects has started the initial survey.
As for the preservation of the heritage structure of the Egmore station and the design of the new building, the official said clearance would be received from the State Heritage Committee.
The design was based on aesthetics and the space available.
The redevelopment will help to create passenger amenities that the station lacks now. The railway authorities have planned to create segregated departure and arrival terminals and concourses. The station, which handles more than 1.2 lakh people a day, will have lounges, food-courts, parcel and post offices, and public conveniences. There will be two multi-level car parking lots and two huge station buildings.
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