Railways approves Rs 299 crore for coaching yard project in Visakhapatnam
The Indian Railways (IR) has approved Rs 299 crore for the remodelling of the Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard of South Coast. As per IR, the work involves comprehensive remodelling of the Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard through the construction of additional lines and platforms, along with Electronic Interlocking (EI).
The scope of work covers
- Dismantling of line loop lines and reorganising the point zones.
- Widening of the existing six platforms.
- Construction of six additional platforms equipped with modern passenger amenities.
- Construction of six additional railway lines.
- Development of passenger utilities, including ramps, lifts and escalators on the widened platforms to improve accessibility and passenger convenience.
- Creation of a new entrance on the eastern side of the station along with relocation of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS).
- Installation of Electronic Interlocking (EI) in the Visakhapatnam station yard along with development of surface parking facilities and an efficient circulating area plan
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