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Indian Railways Gwalior station will soon be redeveloped with world-class facilities similar to airport standards! The Gwalior station will be revamped on the basis of public-private partnership (PPP) model and its unique heritage station building will be one of the major highlights in the redevelopment program. According to the Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Ltd. (IRSDC), on December 20, 2019, the in-principle approval of inviting the request for quotation (RFQ) for the redevelopment program of the Gwalior station on the basis of the PPP mode was given by the PPPAC or the Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee. We take a look at the striking artist impressions of the proposed redeveloped Gwalior railway station:
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As part of the redevelopment program, the new entry and exit blocks of the Gwalior railway station have been planned to be revamped — they will stand out in contrast from the heritage building. This will highlight the unique heritage building even more.
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The rich heritage and ancient architecture of the Gwalior city has been interpreted in a contemporary manner for the redevelopment plan of the station. The geometric patterns which will be designed on the roof of the station, will reflect over the concourse and platform through the effect of natural light and shadows.
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The entry to the station will be made through a concourse which will have dedicated areas for the entry and sitting space for the passengers waiting at the station.
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The exit from the station will be done through separate foot over bridges (FOBS) ensuring that there is no conflict between the arriving and departing passengers. This concept is similar to airport-like standards for the redevelopment of the station.
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An appropriate design for separate space in order to ensure accurate lighting, signages as well as modern amenities at the station are a prominent part of the redevelopment design plan.
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The entry, exit and block area have been proposed to be redeveloped in an area of 9,840 square metres approximately, while the concourse and FOBs will be developed in an area of 11,648 square metres.
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The Gwalior station will be redeveloped to be Divyang friendly for the convenience of specially-abled passengers and will be developed as an environment-friendly green building.
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Once redeveloped, the Gwalior station will also render panoramic views of the Gwalior Fort and provide shopping, retail, hospitality as well as F&B (food and beverage) facilities so that the station becomes a destination in itself, for visitors, transit passengers and the tourists.
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