Gold
Redevelopment starts at Kerala's Varkala Sivagiri station
Redevelopment starts at Varkala Sivagiri Rail Station in Kerala
The redevelopment work of the Varkala Sivagiri railway station, as part of the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, has commenced, it was announced.
It was disclosed that the works are being undertaken by various agencies who were appointed to assist in construction activities by the joint venture of Kerala Rail Development Corporation (KRDCL) and Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL), which had secured the contract.
It was further revealed that the station will be redeveloped at an estimated cost of Rs 1.23 billion in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) mode, with a construction period..
Varkala Sivagiri Station Redevelopment Begins
The ambitious redevelopment of the Varkala Sivagiri railway station, a key component of the Amrit Bharat Scheme, has officially commenced, marking a significant step towards modernizing transportation infrastructure in Kerala. Spearheaded by the joint efforts of Kerala Rail Development Corporation Ltd. (KRDCL) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the project aims to transform the station into a contemporary hub offering enhanced passenger amenities and improved accessibility.
With an estimated cost of Rs 123.36 crore allocated for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activ..
Kerala govt nods Rs 20.5 cr to purchase land for SilverLine project
The Kerala government has allotted Rs 20.5 crore for purchasing land for the SilverLine project and has expedited the process.
As per the order released by the state transport department on December 31, the preparatory works for land purchase needs to be done immediately, and the managing director of the Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (K-Rail) has urged the government for the issue of the amount for the purpose. A high-power committee meeting on major infrastructure development projects (MIDP) in the state, that was conducted on November 17, pondered the..
Andhra train crash: CRS report implies avoidable accident
Railway safety experts, loco pilot associations, and trade union representatives attributed primary blame for the collision of two trains in the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway, which resulted in 17 fatalities, to senior railway operating officials. They referred to the October 29, 2023, train accident.
According to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) report, it was found that three trains had overrun two defective signals before the accident. It was alleged that senior operating officials had overlooked these signals. The collision occurred when Train No. 08504 (VSKP-R..
Railways Calls for Bids for Varanasi Division Projects
Indian Railways has initiated the bidding process for various infrastructure projects in the Varanasi division. These projects aim to enhance rail connectivity and modernise facilities in the region, bolstering local transportation and economic growth.
The projects include the construction of new railway lines, upgrades to existing tracks, and improvements in station infrastructure across Varanasi division. This initiative is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to modernise and expand its network, catering to increasing passenger and freight demands.
The bidding process invi..
Opinion Poll
Question : Which technological advancement do you believe will most transform the real estate industry in the coming years?
Latest updates
