Faridabad, 15 September. Under the ambitious railway station redevelopment program of Indian Railways, Faridabad railway station of Northern Railway has been identified for its major up-gradation to provide world-class facilities to railway passengers.
To take an overview of the work planned, a meeting was held by the Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Government of India, Krishan Pal Gurjar with officials of Northern Railway at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi today i.e. on 14.09.2022. The scheme of the planned major up-gradation of the Faridabad station was discussed in detail.
Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Government of India, Krishan Pal Gurjar said that the Total sanction cost of the Project is Rs. 262 Cr. The planned Faridabad railway station will have two iconic station buildings with modern architecture, on both sides, integrating and serving a portion of the city on the two sides of the station. It will have segregation of departure and arrivals like airports. The station will also have multi-level car parking (MLCP) on both sides. A 72m wide well-equipped concourse connecting both side station buildings, having spacious waiting areas and facility of food court, basic amenities are also planned. Further, two nos. 12 m wide Foot over bridges (FOBs) will be constructed. MLCPs, FOBs, and concourses will have interconnections to provide seamless movement. The station will provide integration with local transportation. The station will have features of smart buildings as well as green buildings.
