NewzVille Desk
The Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajanlal Sharma laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various projects worth over ₹400 crore in Rajasthan virtually today. State Minister Sanjay Sharma, along with other dignitaries and senior railway officials also attended the event virtually.
The Railway Minister said that redevelopment work at Alwar railway station worth ₹112 crore is being undertaken under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Strategically located on the important Delhi-Jaipur route, Alwar station serves as a major hub catering to thousands of passengers every day. Keeping in view the continuously rising passenger footfall, the station is being upgraded with improved traffic management systems, ample parking facilities, organised arrival and departure areas, and modern passenger amenities.
Under the redevelopment project, passengers will benefit from improved and seamless entry and exit arrangements at both the main and secondary entrances of the station. The new station complex, being developed over an area of nearly 16,000 square metres, will showcase modern infrastructure and passenger-centric facilities. An additional high-level platform, two foot overbridges of 6-metre width, and nine modern lifts are also being developed for enhanced passenger convenience.
Dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones for private vehicles, taxis and auto-rickshaws are also being created to streamline passenger movement. A new parking facility spread across approximately 4,500 square metres will further improve accessibility and ease congestion in and around the station area. In addition, a comprehensive traffic circulation plan has also been prepared for the outer area of the station to ensure smoother vehicular movement.
The redevelopment project also includes the development of nearly 1,900 square metres of space for commercial activities. Besides providing world-class passenger facilities, the project is expected to strengthen Alwar’s position as an emerging centre for tourism, trade and employment in the region.
