Next stage of Prayagraj Junction redevelopment kicks off
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Next stage of Prayagraj Junction redevelopment kicks off

The ongoing redevelopment of Prayagraj Junction is centred on the dual goals of preserving heritage and fostering development, including the relocation of trains, contemporary facilities, and a high budget allocation for airport-like amenities. The second phase of pillar piling to construct a 72-metre-wide concourse on the Civil Lines side of the junction has begun.

The project aims to be completed by 2026. Earlier phases included the piling work on platforms nine and ten, which was completed in February with the relocation of 27 trains to Cheoki railway station. To facilitate construction, platforms seven and eight have been temporarily closed, with completion expected by June 11.

Prayagraj Junction has received the highest budget allocation in the country for its redevelopment, totalling Rs 9.6 billion. Initial groundwork involved laying the foundation for a new building on the Civil Lines side, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing on August 6.

The envisioned facilities aim to rival those of airports, with plans for world-class amenities. In preparation, the railway colony adjacent to the junction was evacuated in March and demolished in April. Structural work is expected to conclude by October 2024, with the second phase extending from February 1, 2025, to December 2026.

Notable features include a modern barrack for the Railway Protection Force, capable of accommodating 200 personnel, and a nine-storey building. Passenger amenities will encompass accommodation, spacious dining areas, retail outlets, a food plaza, VIP lounges, ramps, automated stairs, lifts, and multi-level parking.

The ongoing redevelopment of Prayagraj Junction is centred on the dual goals of preserving heritage and fostering development, including the relocation of trains, contemporary facilities, and a high budget allocation for airport-like amenities. The second phase of pillar piling to construct a 72-metre-wide concourse on the Civil Lines side of the junction has begun. The project aims to be completed by 2026. Earlier phases included the piling work on platforms nine and ten, which was completed in February with the relocation of 27 trains to Cheoki railway station. To facilitate construction, platforms seven and eight have been temporarily closed, with completion expected by June 11. Prayagraj Junction has received the highest budget allocation in the country for its redevelopment, totalling Rs 9.6 billion. Initial groundwork involved laying the foundation for a new building on the Civil Lines side, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing on August 6. The envisioned facilities aim to rival those of airports, with plans for world-class amenities. In preparation, the railway colony adjacent to the junction was evacuated in March and demolished in April. Structural work is expected to conclude by October 2024, with the second phase extending from February 1, 2025, to December 2026. Notable features include a modern barrack for the Railway Protection Force, capable of accommodating 200 personnel, and a nine-storey building. Passenger amenities will encompass accommodation, spacious dining areas, retail outlets, a food plaza, VIP lounges, ramps, automated stairs, lifts, and multi-level parking.

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