Northeast Frontier Railway Plans Airport-Like Illumination in Eleven Railway Stations

GUWAHATI: As per directives of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, railway administration is all set to improve illumination levels at selected railway stations of Northeast Frontier Railway to upgrade them up to Airport standards. Eleven railway stations of NF Railway; Guwahati, Katihar, Purnea, Kishanganj, Barsoi, Kamakhya, Lumding, Dimapur, New Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, and Agartala have been identified for improvement along with 200 stations throughout the country. Under this ambitious plan, it is proposed to improve the illumination level in various locations of these stations with the provision of better illumination for better ambience and passenger benefits.

Under this plan, Lux levels will be raised to 160 in concourse area, 115 in circulating area, 150 in waiting hall, 100 in open platform areas, 200 in covered platform areas, 150 in Enquiry -cum- Reservation office counter, 150 in Foot Over Bridge / Sub-way areas, escalators, near lifts & stairs and 50 in outdoor parking areas, stated a press release.

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