
Indian Railways is on a modernisation spree and one station that is set to become 'smart' is Gurgaon! Suresh Prabhu-led Indian Railways has been for the past one year working on revamping the relatively basic railway station in Gurgaon and several new passenger amenities have been added. According to Railways, Prabhu visited the Gurgaon station in January 2015 and found it wanting on multiple fronts. Over a time span of one and a half years, Indian Railways has sought to revamp the place, installing improved passenger amenities and aesthetically upgrading it. (Photo by Indian Railways) The new facilities include renovated platforms, entrance, deluxe toilets, disruption free power supply. (Photo by Indian Railways) -
Circulating Area: Improved main entrance gate, streamlined parking and traffic regulatory system besides facade improvement (total cost Rs 98 lakh). (Photo by Indian Railways)
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Aesthetics: Attractive murals have been provided on the outer and inner walls. The station's entrance has been refurbished and the entrance area has been repainted besides creation of green patch in the circulating area. (Photo by Indian Railways)
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Renovated platforms and drainage system are other improvements at a cost Rs 1.4 crore. (Photo by Indian Railways)
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New platform shelters, additional seating arrangements (RCC benches) have been provided costing Rs 83 lakh. (Photo by Indian Railways)
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Small shelters, benches and dustbins under MPLAD funds of Rao Inderjit Singh have been added at Rs 60 lakh. (Photo by Indian Railways)
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New toilet blocks for ladies, gents and physically handicapped in circulating area and on platforms under CSR project of RITES are other additions at a cost of Rs 53 lakh. (Photo by Indian Railways)
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Disruption free power supply has been ensured with the provision of a new DG set. A number of green initiatives have also been taken at this station, such as commissioning of Solar Panel of 32.5 KWP on newly constructed passenger shelters and leveraging LED lighting for the station premises.
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Over the course of this year, Indian Railways also plans to add more facilities like water vending machines, LED lights for shelters, widening of passenger hall etc. (Photo by Indian Railways)