Paralakhemundi Railway Station Set for a ₹16.4 Crore Makeover

The historic Paralakhemundi railway station in Gajapati district is set to undergo a major transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, a demand that has time and again been made by locals and heritage enthusiasts.

- INTACH's Heritage Demand

The 125-year-old station, which comes under East Coast Railway of Waltair division, is being upgraded into a modern, customer-friendly hub by the Railways ministry, with a sanctioned budget of ₹16.4 crore.

It will undergo a complete redevelopment to provide state-of-the-art amenities, including a reserved lounge, first-class waiting hall, and premium toilets, including specially-abled friendly facilities. The station will also feature a 12-meter-wide foot overbridge and two new passenger lifts to improve accessibility for the specially-abled.

The station will get a new entrance arch, parking facilities, and an approach road. Apart from that, a park and future commercial area will be developed as part of the modernization effort.

"The new design will pay homage to the Royal Palace of Paralakhemundi, with the use of modern construction materials that reflect the region's royal heritage while creating a contemporary and functional design," the ministry said in a statement.

Other plans for the station's renovation include the installation of LED signage, coach indication boards, and installation of train indication boards for real-time passenger information.

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