PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 5 Railway Stations in Tamil Nadu: IN PICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stones for the redevelopment of five Railway stations in Tamil Nadu - Chennai Egmore, Rameswaram, Madurai, Katpadi, and Kanyakumari. 

Arjit Garg | May 26, 2022, 20:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stones for the redevelopment of five Railway stations in Tamil Nadu - Chennai Egmore, Rameswaram, Madurai, Katpadi, and Kanyakumari. Redevelopment of the Railway stations project will be completed at a cost of over Rs 1,800 crore. The project has been undertaken with a view to enhancing the convenience and comfort of the passengers through modern amenities. Besides this, the 75 km long Madurai-Teni (Railway Gauge Conversion Project), built at a cost of over Rs 500 crore, will boost tourism in the region while the 30 km long third railway line between Tambaram - Chengalpattu, built at a cost of over Rs 590 crore, will boost suburban connection. The digital representation of the five railway stations has been shared on Social Media sites. Here's a look what the future railway stations would look like. 

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Chennai Railway Station redevelopment model

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Chennai Egmore, Katpadi, Madurai, Rameswaram & Kanniyakumari stations are to be redeveloped into divyang-friendly stations with upgraded passenger amenities.

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Rameswaram Railway Station redevelopment model

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The revamped stations will offer pleasing ambience coupled with upgraded facilities such as escalators, lifts, stairways & skywalks.

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Madurai Railway Station redevelopment model

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"I am particularly happy that five railway stations are being redeveloped. This modernisation and development is being done keeping in mind the needs of the future. At the same time, it will merge with local art and culture" said PM Modi in Chennai. 

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Chennai Egmore Railway Station redevelopment model

PM Modi in Chennai

"History has taught us that those nations which gave topmost importance to infrastructure made the transition from developing to developed countries. The Government of India is fully focussed on building infrastructure that is top quality and sustainable" PM Modi said. 

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Kanyakumari Railway Station redevelopment model

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Redeveloping Railway Stations at par with world-class standards that promise to meet the requirements of the next 40 years. These stations aim to provide enhanced passenger comfort & convenience, said Indian Railways. 

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Katpadi Railway Station redevelopment model

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Rameswaram Railway Station redevelopment model

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Madurai Railway Station redevelopment model

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