Ministry of Railways24-November, 2006 13:28 IST
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.

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