Railways identifies 335 more stations for upgradation

In order to provide better passenger amenities, Railways have selected 335 more stations across the country to equip those with modern facilities including reservation system. "We have selected five stations in each Division for upgradation with adequate facilities," V N Mathur, who took over Member, Traffic, Railway Board yesterday, told reporters today. There are 67 railway divisions across the country. Last year, the Railways had taken up for upgradation 335 stations and work on them were in full progress. These stations are exluding the 16 selected for upgradation at World Class facilities. The upgradation, Mathur said included addition of facilities -- drinking water, adequate electricty, cleanliness, waiting rooms etc, besides facelift of the entire station as per the aesthetic requirement.

He also said that Railways have identified 512 stations for extention of platforms keeping in view its decision to increase the number of train coaches upto 24 from the exiting 16. Out of the 512 stations, Mathur, who still holds the charge of General Manager, Northern railway, said work on 333 have been completed while 167 were still going through the process. As any as 12 stations are still to start work due to some constraints like signals and availability of electricty. Asked about difficulties faced by passengers due to increase in number of coaches and existing shorter platform, he said efforts were being made to provide adequate facilities to railway passengers when trains halt.

Courtesy: PTI

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