Girdhari Constructions bags ₹487-cr railway station contract in Maharashtra

railway station redevelopment nagpur
Girdhari Lal Constructions has been awarded a ₹487 crore contract by the Indian Railways for the redevelopment of Nagpur Railway Station in Maharashtra with EPC model. The new redevelopment aims to provide a world-class travel experience to passengers and stimulate socio-economic development in and around the station. As part of its development plan, there are four main works: commercial leasing space, modernising colonies and train stations, and multifunctional complexes.

Nagpur Junction railway station is at the intersection of the Howrah-Mumbai, Delhi-Chennai and Mumbai main lines of the Indian Railways. It is one of the busiest stations in the state and is classified as a non-suburban station. The rush hour traffic at Nagpur station is about 7,700 but after the station refurbishment, it would be able accommodate over 9,700 passengers. Up-gradation of the Nagpur station shall be in line with the vision of PM to provide a world-class experience to the travelers of Indian Railways. The station will be designed as a green building, especially providing facilities for Divyang (physically challenged persons) and will boost socio-economic infrastructure in and around Nagpur.