New Delhi: Two iconic stations of Indian Railways, New Delhi and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai, which are also among the busiest with the footfall of around 4.5 lakh daily, are set to undergo a complete transformation under the station redevelopment plan of the Ministry of Railways.
The railway stations will be redeveloped under the Public-Private Partnership Model, for which RFQs have been invited by Railways. Both the stations are expected to be redeveloped over four years after signing of the concession agreement.
The aim of redeveloping New Delhi Railway Station is to create new community space for public, smooth and congestion free connectivity to the station, and also providing modern commercial areas to the passengers.
On the other hand, the strategy to redevelop Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is to create a multimodal hub for suburban transportation at the heritage station, long distance trains in former maintenance, and also create links between the two hubs and between the port and city.
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New Delhi Railway Station
- To be redeveloped by Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) which has already invited bids from private players.
Station to be redeveloped with a capital investment of Rs 4,925 crore. - To have built-up area of around 33 lakh sq ft, out of which 5,55,000 sq ft will be covered for retail-cum-amenity area. Station will also have a large concourse with passenger facilities.
- Railways has also planned a Multi Modal Transport Hub for New Delhi Railway Station, having integration with Metro and Airport line
- Multi level car parking of around 5,000 parking bays, hotel, office spaces, serviced apartment and many other amenities will also be provided in the station.
- Pre Application Conference has been scheduled for September 15 and 25, while the applications will be received on November 6.
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai
- Station will be redeveloped with a capital investment of Rs 1,642 crore.
- The redevelopment of the station will be done on leasehold basis for up to 60 years for commercial development and 99 years for residential development on selected plots.
- Operation and Maintenance period of the station is for 60 years on concession basis.
- User charge will be a continuous source of revenue to the concessioner.
- The pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for September 22 and applications will be received on October 22.
