Published On : Tue, Jan 9th, 2024
By Nagpur Today Nagpur News

Works begin for Rs 487 crore ‘World Class Nagpur Railway Station’

Nagpur: In a significant development aimed at enhancing passenger experience, Nagpur Railway Station is undergoing a major redevelopment and upgradation project, with a whopping budget of Rs 487.77 crore allocated for the ambitious initiative.

As a first step among other works, the historic ‘Buland’ engine weighing 38 metric tonnes, installed in front of Nagpur Station, was moved on Monday night to make way for the World Class Station project at Nagpur Railway Station.

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Under the guidance of Chief Project Manager, Railway Land Development Authority, Pawan Patil, this work was completed with the help of a crane weighing 200 metric tons and 30 employees under the supervision of Vice President of Girdharilal Construction Company. Delhi, Zubair Ahmed, which received the contract for the Rs 487 crore World Class Station.

According to Zubair Ahmed, a world class underground parking area will be developed in place of ‘Buland’ engine. For this, excavation work will start from Tuesday. At the same time, ‘Buland’ Engine will be temporarily installed in the DRM office premises.

According to a media report, various works are in progress.:

• The basement slab has reached a completion milestone of 50%, with the remainder under active construction.

• Shuttering work for the ground level slab is currently in progress.

• Excavation and foundation work are underway, showcasing continuous advancements.

Successfully Executed Works:

•Efficiently shifted West Side cables to facilitate seamless redevelopment.

•Conducted comprehensive soil investigations to ensure the structural integrity of the station.

• Commissioned the site lab to support ongoing and future construction endeavours.

• Installed a state-of-the-art batching plant to optimize construction processes.

• Executed East Side utility shifting for better operational efficiency.

• Established a new entry/exit point for traffic diversion, enhancing station accessibility.

• Successfully relocated the parking area to accommodate redevelopment requirements.

• Installed a cutting-edge wheel washing unit to elevate maintenance standards.

The Central Railway (CR) has reaffirmed its commitment to the gradual improvement of amenities for passengers, ensuring that the Nagpur Railway Station undergoes a transformative journey to meet contemporary standards. The expansive scope of the redevelopment project signifies a dedicated effort to create a modern and efficient railway hub for the benefit of commuters.

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