Hyderabad: As part of the ‘Redevelopment of Railway Stations’ to provide world-class amenities with elegant features, South Central Railway (SCR) has now taken another crucial step for the up-gradation of Nellore Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh with world-class facilities. The Contract for under- taking this crucial developmental work of over Rs 102 crore approximately has been awarded and it is targeted to be complete within 21 months period, an SCR release here said on
Friday.
Nellore Railway station falls under the purview of the Vijayawada Division and is located along the important grand trunk route. Apart from that, it is one of the important district headquarters and has got special importance with a large number of traveling public for both pilgrim and commercial purposes.
At present, the station is witnessing a footfall of around 30, 000 and is expected to be much more in the coming days. Hence, the Railway Board has instructed South Central Railway to take up the redevelopment of Nellore station as part of the “Major upgradation of Railway Stations”. Accordingly, SCR has conceptualized a master plan to integrate the station complex with world-class facilities, infrastructure facilities, and passenger amenities to provide a seamless experience to the rail users.
SCR General Manager (In-Charge) Arun Kumar Jain in this regard has said that the Redeveloped Nellore railway station will surely catch the attention of rail users with a seamless experience. He stated that the Zone is committed to the upgradation of important Railway stations on priority basis to suit the requirements of all segments of people and to cater the future needs.
