SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY : -REDEVELOPED OF BOKARO STEEL CITY STATION UNDER AMRIT STATION SCHEME

Kolkata, 

Bokaro Steel City station has a huge significance in the freight movement as well as passenger transportation sectors of Indian Railways as it serves one of the major Industrial areas of the country. The station has been selected under the “Amrit Station Scheme” by the Indian Railways and will be redeveloped as a world class station.Altogether 72 stations of South Eastern Railway across its four divisions in the states of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha have been earmarked for redevelopment under this scheme.

Bokaro Steel City is one of the major stations in Adra division of South Eastern Railway. It serves the city of Bokaro and adjacent area which is rich in mineral resources. The station also serves a huge population and is well connected to important rail heads. It is surrounded by big industries like the Bokaro Steel plant, Thermal Power plants, Cement factories etc. Bokaro also has as a freight loading yard.

The Station Building will be built in iconic contemporary style. Station plaza will include adequate Parking facilities and Multi-Modal Integration enabling smooth traffic flows. Spacious concourse with world-class facilities and passenger amenities will be constructed along with spaces for retail, cafeterias, comfortable waiting areas, executive lounges etc. The station will be equipped with better passenger information system, signage and digital displays for all kind of travel related information. The station will have Foot Overbridges, lifts and Escalators for comfort of passengers. The station will provide all kinds of Divyangjan friendly facilities, free Wi-fi, fire fighting arrangements, “One Station One Product” kiosks to promote local products etc.

At present, Façade development work, VIP Lounge, two & four wheeler parking, concourse area, Entry and Exit gate, Screen Protection on existing Foot Over Bridge, circulating area, surveillance room, electrical sub station buildingand other infrastructural works have been completed.

The remaining development works at Bokaro Steel City Station will be completed in a phased manner, ensuring minimal disruption to railway operations while enhancing the overall passenger experience.

 The remaining projects include:

• False ceiling of Platform Shed from existing Foot Over Bridge to new Foot Over Bridge
• Second Class waiting hall
• GRP Office
• New 12 metre Foot Over Bridge
• Circulating area road
• Garden development work etc.

Bokaro Steel City station is all set to go through a major transformation to upgrade infrastructure and improve the passenger experience and comfort.