Bhubaneswar: Work on modernisation of Lingaraj Temple Road railway station is expected to be completed by October 31, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi informed.
The Parliamentarian reviewed the progress of the Rs 20-crore project along with local MLA Babu Singh and Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Khurda Road Division, H S Bajwa on Tuesday.
According to sources, the redevelopment plan includes the installation of a lift, construction of a foot overbridges, a modern toilet, a cafeteria, a commercial complex, and an air-conditioned waiting hall for passengers. “Work on the project began in around October 2023. The Centre and the Railways sanctioned Rs 20 crore for the project on our request. The work is on in full swing and is expected to be completed by October 31,” Aparajita told reporters.
The upgraded station will significantly benefit pilgrims and daily commuters, she added.
Lingaraj Temple Road railway station is being upgraded and redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat station scheme. Besides a new G+2 station building over 765 square metres, the existing 1100 square metre building at the front of the station is being remodelled. It will have a 12-metre-wide foot overbridge, separate parking spaces for two-wheelers and three-wheelers over 260 square metres, and a new 130 square metre waiting hall. Additionally, premium modular toilets for men and women will be set up over 65 square metres, and granite and mosaic tiling will be laid on platforms 1, 2, and 3.
A total of 29 bays will be added to enhance platform shelter capacity. The project also features new coach indication boards, train indication boards, and signage, the sources added.
