Brijwasan railway station gets ₹270-cr upgrade

Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) is set to start redevelopment of the Bijwasan railway station in Delhi and upgrade it to global standards at an investment of ₹270 crore as per EPC model. The revamping of the station is part of Indian Railways plan to build airport-like facilities at railway stations and also earn non-fare revenue through retail spaces. The new Bijwasan station is planned to be equipped with high-comfort, modern facilities and passenger amenities at a moderate cost after following the airport model whereby the station will have separate arrival and departure areas. For the departing passengers, the station will have an airport-like waiting area with comfort and capacity. The waiting area will be developed using the airspace of the railway station, with a concourse built above the railway tracks. Like an airport, the station will also have shops, food stalls and other facilities to ensure quality waiting time, among other environment- friendly facilities, said an official spokesperson.