145-Year-Old Pratapnagar Railway Station Gets Rs 715.8 mn Makeover

11 Jun 2026 CW Team

The station was established in 1880 as a key centre of the narrow gauge railway network and has housed a railway workshop since 1922. Railway officials said the site is being positioned as a strategic satellite station to handle long distance train operations and to serve passengers travelling to the Statue of Unity.

The Rs 715.8 mn project included upgraded passenger amenities on Platforms one, two and three and the construction of a new Platform four. High level platforms were extended and resurfaced and additions comprised modern shelters, improved seating, additional toilets, upgraded signage, accessible booking counters and two lifts. Improvements also included improved passenger flow throughout.

A new station building has been constructed at the second entrance and a commercial area and supporting infrastructure were added. The entry zone was reworked for organised traffic circulation with dedicated parking facilities and clearly marked entry and exit routes while the concourse received new flooring, wall cladding, enhanced lighting and heritage themed murals. The commercial area also enhances convenience for travellers.

Accessibility was a key focus with disability friendly booking counters, lifts connected to the foot overbridge and other barrier free facilities throughout the station. A 12-metre wide foot overbridge now links all platforms and both sides of the city with ramps and lift connectivity to ensure seamless passenger movement and to strengthen the station's role in the regional transport network. Officials said the design balances modern requirements with conservation of historic elements.

The 145-year-old Pratapnagar Railway Station has been redeveloped at a cost of Rs 715.8 million under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, transforming the facility into a modern, passenger friendly transit hub while preserving its railway heritage. The redevelopment project aims to enhance capacity and passenger comfort. The works place emphasis on passenger convenience and operational efficiency across the station precinct. The station was established in 1880 as a key centre of the narrow gauge railway network and has housed a railway workshop since 1922. Railway officials said the site is being positioned as a strategic satellite station to handle long distance train operations and to serve passengers travelling to the Statue of Unity. The Rs 715.8 mn project included upgraded passenger amenities on Platforms one, two and three and the construction of a new Platform four. High level platforms were extended and resurfaced and additions comprised modern shelters, improved seating, additional toilets, upgraded signage, accessible booking counters and two lifts. Improvements also included improved passenger flow throughout. A new station building has been constructed at the second entrance and a commercial area and supporting infrastructure were added. The entry zone was reworked for organised traffic circulation with dedicated parking facilities and clearly marked entry and exit routes while the concourse received new flooring, wall cladding, enhanced lighting and heritage themed murals. The commercial area also enhances convenience for travellers. Accessibility was a key focus with disability friendly booking counters, lifts connected to the foot overbridge and other barrier free facilities throughout the station. A 12-metre wide foot overbridge now links all platforms and both sides of the city with ramps and lift connectivity to ensure seamless passenger movement and to strengthen the station's role in the regional transport network. Officials said the design balances modern requirements with conservation of historic elements.

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