Railways floating tenders for ₹6,500-cr station upgrade

The Railway Ministry has decided to redevelop the New Delhi and Mumbai railway stations for which the Railway Board will be inviting bids. The New Delhi railway station has been planned to be revamped at a cost of ₹6,500 crore for which the bids have been finalized and the cost of Mumbai railway station is being worked out, informed Chairman, Railway Board, VK Yadav. He added that the modernization will enhance the capacities of the Indian Railways ecosystem through multi-tracking railway connectivity across the country. Under the proposed plan, access roads will be constructed, similar to airports. The first phase of the revamp includes development of 110 acres of land with an elevated concourse, revamping of 16 platforms and the existing station buildings with world class facilities.