GM reviewed redevelopment plan of Prayagraj Jn. & Kanpur Central stations
PRAYAGRAJ, April 11 (HS): General Manager Vinay Kumar Tripathi reviewed station redevelopment plan of Prayagraj Jn. and Kanpur Central Stations through video conferencing with IRSDC officials, PHODs of NCR, DRM Prayagraj Mohit Chandra and team of officers from Prayagraj division and HQ office, Prayagraj on Sunday.
Indian Railway Station development corporation (IRSDC), a JV of Railway owned PSUs is redeveloping all major stations of Indian Railways which includes Prayagraj Jn., Kanpur Central, Agra Cantt. and Gwalior stations of North Central Railway. Team of IRSDC officials led by Sanjeev Kumar Lohia MD & CEO IRSDC made detailed presentation on redevelopment of both most important NSG-2 stations of North Central Railway. Under the proposed redevelopment through PPP mode, both stations shall be developed and maintained w.r.t. user facilities by selected concessionaire through process of competitive bidding. The development work proposed for stations is based on concept of 7Cs which include 1. Creation of city Centre, 2. Congestion free station i.e. separate arrival and departures, 3. Convenience like lifts, escalators, passenger conveniences, 4. Conservation of existing natural and built environment, 5. Cleanliness, 6. Communication facilities and 7. Convergence with other modes of transport. While preparation and finalization of plans, development in and around station and that in city like connectivity with metro etc. is also being incorporated to provide passenger a delightful journey experience.
Under the proposed plan for Prayagraj Jn. special care is being taken for smooth handling of pilgrim traffic during Magh, Kumbh and Mahakumbh Mela periods. The redevelopment of station is being planned in such a way that provided facilities are able to serve upto 60 yrs period for which all possible aspects are being considered and various alternates are being evaluated using modern techniques by experts in this fields. Proper coordination with civil and town planning authorities is also part of development process so as Railway station develops as city Centre in true sense and able to serve all requirement in holistic and comprehensive manner.
Master plans for redevelopment of Gwalior, Prayagraj Jn. and Kanpur Central have been prepared by IRSDC and same are under process of scrutiny and incorporating required changes before bids are invited for selection of concessionaire for undertaking development work as per plan approved by Railways. As regard to Agra Cantt. station preparation of conceptual plan and topographical survey is under process by IRSDC.
Reviewing development plan of Prayagraj Jn. and Kanpur Central stations, GM Shri V K Tripathi advised IRSDC and Railway officials to make sure that all present and future requirements of passenger and other required facilities are meticulously examined to incorporate all required improvements to suit current as well as future needs. He also instructed that facilities being developed should account for incremental/ change in traffic with commissioning of DFC, development of satellite stations like Prayagraj Chheoki, Subedarganj, Govindpuri etc. He further stressed that development at station should be in complete sink with development in the city and nearby places so as it is able to serve aspiration of public on long term basis.
