Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today inaugurated improved passenger amenities at Gurgaon station through video conferencing in New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, Prabhu said that Gurgaon is very important city near to Delhi and it is also important for the corporate sector.
He said, "These days for the development of public amenities at Railway Stations, partnership is very important and today's inauguration of public amenities is a example of such partnerships. He said, Gurgaon station is just like a model for the development of other stations. He hoped that other stations in such model can also be developed."
Speaking on the occasion Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha said that the railways is working for the development of passenger amenities and today's inauguration is an example of it.
"We have used CSR funds, MPLAD funds for creating these facilities which is a good initiative for the public of Gurgaon and for the Railways passengers. We hope that we will increase such amenities in future also through these collaborative efforts.
The railways has renovated the Gurgaon Railway Station into a modern station with the following enhanced passenger amenities and improved aesthetics:-
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Improved Circulating Area- Improved main entrance gate, streamlined parking and traffic regulatory system besides facade improvement - costing Rs.98 Lacs.
Improved aesthetics of the station such as attractive murals provided on the outer and inner walls and refurbishing of the entrance area, besides creation of a green patch in the circulating area.
Renovated platforms and drainage system - costing Rs.1.4 Crores.
New platform shelters, additional seating arrangements (RCC benches) - costing Rs.83 lacs.
Provision of small shelters, benches and dustbins under MPLAD funds of Rao Inderjit Singh, Hon'ble Minster of State for Planning (Independent Charge) and MOS/Defence - costing Rs.60 Lacs.
Provision of new toilet blocks for ladies, gents and physically handicapped in circulating area and on platforms under CSR project of M/s RITES Ltd. - costing Rs.53 Lacs.
Disruption free power supply - provision of a new DG set to ensure disruption free power supply at the station premises.
A number of green initiatives have also been taken such as commissioning of solar panel of 32.5 KWP on newly constructed passenger shelters and leveraging LED lighting for the station premises
According to the Railway Ministry, works planned for 2016-17 include the following:
1. Provision of 4.5 mtrs. Wide FOB from Platform No.1 to outside yard for enabling 2nd entry. Municipal Corporation has deposited fund. Work will commence soon. - Costing Rs.4.5 Crores.
2. Widening of passenger Hall and provision of Ladies and Gents toilets in waiting hall. - Costing Rs.86 Lacs.
3. Provision of new underground tank (cap 2.25 Lac Ltrs.) for improvement in water supply system at Gurgaon. Work to commence soon. Costing Rs.30 Lacs.
4. Construction of new 20 Type II quarters - Costing Rs.1.60 Crores.
5. LED lights at passenger shelter, FOB, uncovered area on platform, circulating area and station building. Costing - Rs.25 Lacs.
6. Provision of LED station name board.
7. Provision of acrylic glow sign boards on platforms and station building.
8. Provision of New Coach Guidance System on Platform 1 & 2 at a cost of Rs.45 Lacs.
9. Provision of water vending machines.
Prabhu also laid foundation stone for FOB at Gurgaon and for auto car loading facility at Farukhnagar.
Minister of State for Defence and Member of Parliament Rao Inderjit Singh was also present on the occasion. Chairman, Railway Board A. K. Mital, other Railway Board Members, several other dignitaries and senior officials were among others also present on the occasion.
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