Bhubaneswar: In a transformative move to modernize railway infrastructure across Central Odisha, Indian Railways has embarked on a comprehensive redevelopment of key stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This initiative aims to elevate the travel experience for millions, while also catalyzing economic development and regional connectivity.
The ambitious project covers the upgradation of six pivotal stations—Angul, Talcher, Talcher Road, Meramandali, Dhenkanal, and Rairakhol bringing them in line with World-Class Standards of Design, Accessibility, Sustainability, and Passenger Convenience.
Modernization Highlights:
- New Station Buildings featuring upgraded architecture, modern amenities, and enhanced passenger interface.
- Improved Station Façades for a visually appealing and functional front.
- Wider Foot Over Bridges (12 meters) and passenger lifts to improve accessibility for all.
- Enhanced Platforms with better surface quality, increased shelter bays, digital signage, and security systems.
- Green and Sustainable Design principles, including energy-efficient lighting, water conservation, and waste management.
- Integrated Transport Infrastructure with drop-off/pick-up lanes and ample parking facilities.
- Digital Amenities like Wi-Fi, LED coach indication boards, train information displays, and improved lounge areas.
Station-Wise Redevelopment Details:
🔹 Angul Station | Sanctioned Cost of ₹25.41 Cr
- New station building with modern facilities
- Improved façade, 12 meter wide Foot Over bridge (FOB), 2 lifts
- LED Signage, Coach/Train Display Boards
- Additional 35-bay Platform Shelters
🔹 Talcher Road Station | Sanctioned Cost of ₹18.85 Cr
- Modern new building and upgraded façade
- 12 meter wide Foot Over bridge (FOB), 2 lifts
- LED-based Information Systems
- 25-bay Platform Shelters
🔹 Talcher Station | Sanctioned Cost of ₹12.97 Cr
- New Building and Platform upgrades
- Façade improvement, LED signboards
- 15-bay Platform Shelters
🔹 Meramandali Station | Sanctioned Cost of ₹21.99 Cr
- New Building and improved façade
- 12 meter wide Foot Over bridge (FOB), 2 lifts
- Digital Signboards, 20-bay Shelters
🔹 Dhenkanal Station | Sanctioned Cost of ₹26.11 Cr
- New Station Building with modern Passenger Amenities
- 12 meter wide Foot Over Bridge (FOB), 2 Lifts, upgraded Goods Shed facilities
- LED display boards, 25-bay Shelters
- Connecting Road to Station
🔹 Rairakhol Station | Sanctioned Cost of ₹26.93 Cr
- Complete Redevelopment of existing Station and Development of Second Entry
- 12 meter wide Foot Over Bridge (FOB), 2 Lifts
- 7-bay Shelters on Platforms 1, 2 & 3
- Signage upgrades, improved Toilets, and Divyangjan-friendly features
These upgrades will not only ease passenger movement but also create employment opportunities and encourage tourism across Central Odisha. With improved connectivity and user-centric design, these stations are poised to become modern transport hubs that reflect Indian Railway’s vision for providing a transformed and sustainable transportation service.
Indian Railways reaffirms its commitment to timely execution and quality delivery of these projects, with construction progressing in phases and completion scheduled over the next few years.
