Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the upgrade of three Mumbai stations, including Parel, Vikhroli and Kanjurmarg on Sunday morning under the Rs 24,470-crore Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Of the selected 1,309 stations (76 from Central Railway), in the first phase 508 (38 from CR) are being upgraded. At least 15 stations will be upgraded in Mumbai.
“Among the 38 stations in Central Railway for whose upgradation /redevelopment work the foundation stone was laid, three vital stations are suburban stations from Mumbai – Parel Railway Station at the cost of R19.41 crore, Vikhroli at the cost of R19.16 crore and Kanjurmarg at R27.01 crore,” a senior official said.

“The upgrade includes aesthetically pleasing station buildings, Swachh Bharat-inspired sewage treatment plants (STP) for a cleaner environment, visually appealing platforms adorned with captivating landscaping, upgraded passenger amenities, improved connectivity with additional lifts and escalators, modernized guidance and information systems, refurbishment of administrative spaces, and an unwavering commitment to inclusivity for all passengers including facilities that are Divyangjan friendly,” he added.

1,309
No. of stations to be upgraded under the scheme across the country

Vikhroli station cost: Rs 19.16 crore

Why Vikhroli was chosen: It is close to a number of industries, the growing hub of IT industry and an upcoming Metro Green Line 4.

Number of passengers estimated to benefit: over 94,000 plus

The proposed upgraded station

Features:
. New elegant building
. New toilet block with enhanced facilities with modular STP for treating sewage discharge
. Provision of modern drinking water facilities on each platform
. Improved station lighting arrangement on platform
. Improved ventilation facilities
. Improved station surfacing with flooring for divyangjan as well
. Landscaping on platforms end on platform-2,3 and 4
. Landscaping on platform walls.
. New improved train indicators
. New improved signages for passenger guidance
. Facelift arrangement at existing FOB side walls
. Additional Lift on platform
. Additional escalator on platform
. Renovation of booking office

Kanjur Marg station cost: Rs 27.01 crore

Why Kanjur Marg was chosen: The station is very close to the integrated double-deck metro stations of Green Line 4 and Pink Line 6. It is close to IIT-Bombay, Kendriya Vidyalaya and the industrial hub.

Number of passengers estimated to benefit: over 93,000

The Kanjur Marg station

Features:
. New elegant building
. New toilet block with enhanced facilities with modular STP for treating sewage discharge.
. Provision of modern drinking water facilities on each platform
. Improved station lighting arrangement on platform
. Improved ventilation
. Improved station surfacing with flooring for divyangjan as well
. Landscaping on both platforms end on platform – 2,3 and 4
. Aesthetic improvement of platforms with landscaping on platform walls
. New improved train indicators, signages for passenger guidance
. Facelift arrangement at existing FOB side walls
. Additional lift on platform
. Additional escalator on platform
. Renovation of booking office

Its proposed upgraded version

Parel station cost: Rs 19.41 crore

Parel station

Why Parel was chosen: Close to a number of hospitals, including K.E.M, Tata Cancer Hospital, Wadia Hospital, Gandhi TB Hospital and is a corporate hub with growing IT industries.

Number of passengers estimated to benefit: over 37,000

Features:
. New elegant Building
. New toilet block with enhanced facilities with modular STP for treating sewage discharge
. Provision of modern drinking water facilities on each platform
. Improved station lighting arrangement on platform
. Improved ventilation
. Improved station surfacing with flooring for divyangjan as well
. Landscaping on both platforms end on platform – 2,3 and 4,5
. Landscaping on platform walls
. Landscaping on both platforms end on platform – 2,3 and 4,5
. Aesthetic improvement of platforms with landscaping on platform walls
. New improved train indicators
. New improved signages for passenger guidance
. Facelift arrangement at existing FOB side walls
. Additional lift on platform
. Additional escalator on platform and east circulating area
. Renovation of booking office

The entry to its upgraded version

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