PM Narendra Modi to virtually kick off redevelopment works of six railway stations in Gujarat

Vadodara: Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi is likely to perform e-ground breaking for the project of redevelopment of Pratapnagar railway station in Vadodara on August 6. The function will mark kick start of redevelopment and other works of six railway stations in the Central Gujarat at a cost of Rs. 207 crore under the Amrut Bharat yojana. In total 508 railway stations will be redeveloped. Among them Bharuch, Derol, Pratapnagar, Dabhoi, Karjan and Vishwamitri are in Gujarat.

Pratapnagar will be made a satellite station at a cost of Rs. 67 crore. A narrow gauge will be converted into broad-gauge. Pratanpagar will also have a booking office, a 12 ft foot over bridge and higher and longer railway platforms.

Vishwamitri railway station will be redeveloped at a cost of Rs. 19.40 crore. The project consists construction of a railway station building, platform, ticket collection centre and other facilities.

Dabhoi railway station will have a dome platform along with a 12 meter foot over bridge and gate etc. Karjan (Miyagam) station shall have ac over shade over platform, waiting room and other facilities along with a 12 meter foot overbridge. DeshGujarat