Thiruvananthapuram Central station inches towards upgrade
12 years, 3 months ago

Thiruvananthapuram Central station inches towards upgrade

The Hindu  

After a lag of nearly six years, Railways are reconsidering a plan to make Thiruvananthapuram Central station a world-class one under the joint initiative of the Union Ministries of Railways and Tourism. At the meeting, chaired by Divisional Railway Manager Rajesh Agrawal, and attended by 18 architects/representatives of architectural firms, and senior officials of the railway division, the tentative master plan requirements and works contemplated were presented. Talks with KSRTC The Divisional Railway Manager said Railways would go for competitive bidding after the pre-bid meeting. The proposal then was to shift the intermediate over hauling facility near the second entry on the Power House road, five pit lines, and three stabling lines on the station premises and use the land for setting up the new complex.

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Complete redevelopment work at Central station in 2 years: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti
1 month, 1 week ago

Complete redevelopment work at Central station in 2 years: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti V Somanna inspected the facilities and development work at Thiruvananthapuram Central and South railway stations as part of his visit to the state capital on Tuesday. Reviewing the work at the Central station, he told the officials to complete the redevelopment work within two years and advised that time overruns …

Railways face criticism for scaling down Thiruvananthapuram station redevelopment
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Railways face criticism for scaling down Thiruvananthapuram station redevelopment

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Railways’ decision to downscale the master plan for Thiruvananthapuram Central station, initially envisioned as a top-tier redevelopment with “airport-like” amenities, has sparked widespread criticism. Key changes include the reduction of the area for the railway terminal facility, a space for passengers to rest before boarding, and the exclusion of a multilevel car parking structure. The initial plan, announced …

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