Assam: Dibrugarh Railway Station to Get Rs 30.2 Crore Makeover

DIBRUGARH: Dibrugarh railway station is set to receive a significant facelift under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, reportedly at a cost of Rs. 30.2 crores. The revamping of this station will provide modern, state-of-the-art amenities to the railway users of the nearby areas. The official announcement is yet to be made.

The existing station building will be extended with an improved facade along with facilities like AC waiting halls with the latest amenities for the convenience of the passengers. Free Wi-Fi, Divyangjan-friendly ramps, and toilet facilities, along with other modern amenities like lifts/escalators, executive lounges, and nominated spaces for business meetings, as well as landscaping, will also be provided.

A new toilet block will be built separately for male and female passengers. Improved parking facilities with beautification of the circulating area are also planned. All the platforms will be provided with shelter and resurfaced with marble stone, tiles, etc., for ease of movement for passengers. An entry/exit path will be developed, which will offer improved accessibility for passengers.

The upgradation of this station will lead to the creation of new avenues, which will lead to new employment, business opportunities, and ease of travel for passengers across the Northeast. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to redevelop 60 stations in the Northeast with world-class modern amenities and facilities, with a total allocation of Rs. 10,369 crores in the interim Budget 2024-25 for railway infrastructure projects.

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