Modernization of stations in North Eastern Railway
Rajya Sabha
All the minimum essential amenities as per norms have been
provided at Kamalganj, Gursahaiganj, Kannauj and Bilhaur railway stations.
However, the following sanctioned works are being undertaken to upgrade and
modernize these stations:
·
Improvement of circulating
area
·
Beautification of Kannauj
station
·
Provision of foot overbridge,
improvement of circulating area, booking hall, waiting hall and provision
of Kota stone
·
Provision of Unreserved
Ticketing System
·
Raising of main platform
with newly extended platform at Kamalganj and Gursahaiganj
·
Improvement in toilets
of waiting hall, 1st class waiting room, retiring room and announcement
system at Kannauj
·
Improvement of platform,
drain toilets water hydrants, waiting hall and converting present toilet to
‘Pay & Use’ at Gursahaiganj
·
Provision of electric and
battery room to install Unreserved Ticketing System
·
Construction of 2nd
high level platform at Kannauj, and
·
Construction of new station
building at Kamalganj.
This information was given by Shri R.Velu, Minister of State
for Railways in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
IKC/CK
(Release ID :22320)