Mumbai: WR to redevelop eight stations, PM Modi to lay foundation stone

The Western Railway has announced the foundation stone laying of eight stations by the Prime Minister minister for the redevelopment of stations on the western line The project according to travel experts will cause inconvenience to passengers in the short term but will be a part of major convenience in the long runNiraj Verma DRM Western Railway while talking to MidDay said On February 26 2024 Honrsquoble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay the Foundation Stone of 66 stations spanning across six divisions of Western Railway Being redeveloped at a cost of more than Rs 4886 crore 46 stations are spread across the state of Gujarat while 11 are in Maharashtra and 9 in Madhya Pradesh Indian Railways have identified 1309 stations across the country for upgradation and modernisation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme ABSS Out of these 1309 stations 11 are in Maharashtra and eight are on the western lineHe added Out of 11 stations in Maharashtra the foundation stone of eight suburban stations namely Marine Lines Charni Road Grant Road Lower Parel Prabhadevi Jogeshwari Malad and Palghar stations will be undertaken at a cost of approx Rs 233 croreAdditionally provision of a 12m wide Foot Over Bridge has also been planned at Marine Lines Charni Road Grant Road Lower Parel Prabhadevi Jogeshwari and Malad stations The cost of this work is approx Rs 8523 crore which is included in the total cost of the above stations ie Rs 233 crore These FOBs will serve as Roof Plaza with facilities such as suitable seating for passengers retail kiosks etc the DRM saidA V Shenoy a travel expert with Mumbai Mobility Forum told MidDay The redevelopment will cause some inconvenience to the passengers for the short term but the longterm results will be very much helpful for them passengers More number of racks and tracks will surely loosen up tye stress on the already crowded Mumbai localsHere is the list of eight stations which will be redeveloped as per data shared by the DRM with MidDayMarine LinesProject Cost 28 crore Tender awardedScope of Work includes1 Improvement of Faccedilade Service building Entry Exit gates2 Improvement to approach road3 Beautification of circulating area4 Improvement of boundariesfencing including green patch5 Improvement of PF surfacing6 Improved Toilet Blocks amp Drainage system7 Improvement of Road amp circulating area8 Structural repair amp roof sheeting repair9 It also covers improvement in passenger amenities ie proper Booking Offices Signages potable Drinking water facilities seating arrangements etc10 Enhanced illumination11 Upgradation of Divyangjan facilities12 Adequate Parking AreaCharni RoadProject Cost 23 crore Tender awardedScope of Work includes1 Improvement of Faccedilade Service building Entry Exit gates2 Improvement to approach road3 Beautification of circulating area4 Improvement of boundariesfencing including green patch5 Improvement of PF surfacing6 Improved Toilet Blocks amp Drainage system7 Improvement of Road amp circulating area8 Structural repair amp roof sheeting repair9 It also covers improvement in passenger amenities ie proper Booking Offices Signages potable Drinking water facilities seating arrangements etc10 Enhanced illumination11 Upgradation of Divyangjan facilities12 Adequate Parking AreaGrant RoadProject Cost 28 crore Tender awardedScope of Work includes1 Improvement of Faccedilade Service building Entry Exit gates2 Improvement to approach road3 Beautification of circulating area4 Improvement of boundariesfencing including green patch5 Improvement of PF surfacing6 Improved Toilet Blocks amp Drainage system7 Improvement of Road amp circulating area8 Structural repair amp roof sheeting repair9 It also covers improvement in passenger amenities ie proper Booking Offices Signages potable Drinking water facilities seating arrangements etc10 Enhanced illumination11 Upgradation of Divyangjan facilities12 Adequate Parking AreaAt Grant Road station restoration of the Heritage Block of the station entry at the East side will also be undertaken which includes stone cleaning pointing line plastering dutchman repair and monier tile roofLower ParelProject Cost 30 crore Tender awardedScope of Work includes1 Improvement of Faccedilade Service building Entry Exit gates2 Improvement to approach road3 Beautification of circulating area4 Improvement of boundariesfencing including green patch5 Improvement of PF surfacing6 Improved Toilet Blocks amp Drainage system7 Improvement of Road amp circulating area8 Structural repair amp roof sheeting repair9 It also covers improvement in passenger amenities ie proper Booking Offices Signages potable Drinking water facilities seating arrangements etc10 Enhanced illumination11 Upgradation of Divyangjan facilities12 Adequate Parking AreaPrabhadeviProject Cost 21 crore Tender awardedScope of Work includes1 Improvement of Faccedilade Service building Entry Exit gates2 Improvement to approach road3 Beautification of circulating area4 Improvement of boundariesfencing including green patch5 Improvement of PF surfacing6 Improved Toilet Blocks amp Drainage system7 Improvement of Road amp circulating area8 Structural repair amp roof sheeting repair9 It also covers improvement in passenger amenities ie proper Booking Offices Signages potable Drinking water facilities seating arrangements etc10 Enhanced illumination11 Upgradation of Divyangjan facilities12 Adequate Parking AreaJogeshwariProject Cost 50 crore Tender awardedScope of Work includes1 Improvement of Faccedilade Service building Entry Exit gates2 Improvement to approach road3 Beautification of circulating area4 Improvement of boundariesfencing including green patch5 Improvement of PF surfacing6 Improved Toilet Blocks amp Drainage system7 Improvement of Road amp circulating area8 Structural repair amp roof sheeting repair9 It also covers improvement in passenger amenities ie proper Booking Offices Signages potable Drinking water facilities seating arrangements etc10 Enhanced illumination11 Upgradation of Divyangjan facilities12 Adequate Parking AreaMaladProject Cost 35 croreTender awardedScope of Work includes1 Improvement of Faccedilade Service building Entry Exit gates2 Improvement to approach road3 Beautification of circulating area4 Improvement of boundariesfencing including green patch5 Improvement of PF surfacing6 Improved Toilet Blocks amp Drainage system7 Improvement of Road amp circulating area8 Structural repair amp roof sheeting repair9 It also covers improvement in passenger amenities ie proper Booking Offices Signages potable Drinking water facilities seating arrangements etc10 Enhanced illumination11 Upgradation of Divyangjan facilities12 Adequate Parking AreaMalad stone to be used at relevant locations Nonticketing area to be explored for additional facilitiesPalgharProject Cost 18 croreScope of Work includes1 Improvement of Faccedilade Service building Entry Exit gates2 Improvement to approach road3 Beautification of circulating area4 Improvement of boundariesfencing including green patch5 Improvement of PF surfacing6 Improved Toilet Blocks amp Drainage system7 Improvement of Road amp circulating area8 Structural repair amp roof sheeting repair9 It also covers improvement in passenger amenities ie proper Booking Offices Signages potable Drinking water facilities seating arrangements etc10 Enhanced illumination11 Upgradation of Divyangjan facilities12 Adequate Parking Area