The Gandhinagar Capital railway station, the country's first redeveloped station set to be inaugurated today, will provide an airport-like experience to passengers with facilities such as a luxury hotel, theme-based lighting, an interfaith prayer hall and a separate baby feeding room. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the station. Let us take a look at some of the stunning images of Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station: -
Its redevelopment was conceptualised in 2016 as part of the railways' ambitious project to transform stations into world-class 24×7 transport and business hubs. (PTI Photo)
These hubs are to be called "Railopolis" and aim offer great business opportunities and attract huge investments. (Image courtesy: Twitter/@narendramodi) -
The upgraded station has an interfaith prayer hall — a first for the country's vast railway network — a column-free, sleek and economical space frame spanning 105-meter over the platform with all-weather aluminium sheeting for the comfort of passengers. (PTI Photo)
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The roof is in the shape of an arch. (PTI Photo)
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There is a newly-built five-star hotel atop the redeveloped Gandhinagar railway station. (PTI Photo)
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The luxury hotel, having 318 rooms, is spread across 7,400 square meters and has been built at a cost of Rs 790 crore. (PTI Photo)
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The railway station has been provided with green building features. Special care has been taken to make it divyang friendly station by providing it with special ticket counter, ramps, lifts, dedicated parking spaces. (PTI Photo)
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The new railway station has earmarked 7,600 square meter area for future commercial development such as multiplexes, shopping areas and food courts, which can be operated on PPP mode. (PTI Photo)
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