The long overdue proposal to redevelop the Ernakulam Junction railway station by building a modern station got a boost as the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) invited request for quotation (RFQ) for the purpose. The project to build a multi-rise building in the place of the existing station building is still in its initial stage. Private firms or a consortium of firms can participate in the bidding. The last date to submit RFQ is February 22. The project’s concept says the station ought to be developed to international standards with amenities such as ramps, lifts, and tactile flooring. The structures must also be eco-friendly and must make maximum use of light and ventilation.