Lucknow railway station circulating area

New Delhi: Indian Railways is working on full force to redevelop and upgrade railway stations across the country. Railways is trying to improve basic amenities as well as the overall cleanliness of the stations. LED lights are being installed in a cost-efficient manner for better illumination. Other upgrades include installation of CCTV in kitchens, retiring rooms etc., improving overall ambience and infrastructure in and around railway stations.

Several railway stations like Jaipur, Manduadih, New Delhi, Tirupati, Allahabad, Patna etc have already been upgraded. Government approved Railways’ proposal for the redevelopment of railway stations by Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC) as Nodal Agency earlier this year in February. All the stations on Indian Railways have been entrusted to IRSDC for undertaking the techno-economic feasibility studies. Based on the outcome of the feasibility studies, the stations are planned to be taken up for redevelopment, in phases.

Recently, Lucknow station also got a beautiful makeover. The station now has a clean, green circulating area. Basic passengers amenities like lifts and escalators have also been installed so passengers can transport luggage easily. Foot over bridge is upgraded as well. The station now has revamped waiting rooms, retiring rooms and washrooms for the convenience of passengers. Artwork has been added to give the station an artistic look.

Platforms are cleaner and are well maintained. LCD display panels have been installed for the convenience of travellers. Take a look at the redeveloped station

(Picture Credit: Rail Drishti)

(Picture Credit: Rail Drishti)

(Picture Credit: Rail Drishti)

(Picture Credit: Rail Drishti)

(Picture Credit: Rail Drishti)

(Picture Credit: Rail Drishti)

(Picture Credit: Rail Drishti)

Worth mentioning here is that in the past couple of years Railways has taken several initiatives to make train travel experience more convenient for passengers. In fact, premium trains like the Vande Bharat Express and Tejas Express have been launched to ensure that people enjoy a safe, comfortable and luxurious train journey.