This is the third part of Patiala-Rajpura Series.
I will publish the first two parts after this as this was in demand.
Patiala Railway station will be redeveloped as part of the Centre’s nationwide project to revamp 508 stations as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment work through the virtual mode today. Of 16 stations in Ambala division, the Centre will spend Rs 47.51 crore on the redevelopment of the local station.
Wider foot overbridge, better roads
The Railways will widen the foot overbridge and provide various sitting and catering arrangements. The station will have improved and modernised toilets, furniture and an improved ticket counter. The station’s traffic circulation system will be improved by providing better roads, parking area, pick-and-drop service among others.
As per the plan, the modernisation works will include installation of advanced lighting, proper parking space, establishment of a food court, installation of an escalator and a lift, separate provisions of parcel service, rest house, reservation counter, proper arrangements for arrival and departure of passengers.
The Railways aims at completing these works by December.
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