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Lok Sabha
Minister of State for Railways Shri R. Velu affirmed in Lok Sabha today in reply to a question raised by Shri Braja Kishore Tripathy that the Railways propose to modernize the Old Delhi Railway Station. Various works like replacement of washable apron, improvement to drainage, provision of additional dustbins and benches on platforms, renovation of old retiring room, extension of platform shelter on four platforms, repair to platform surface on eight platforms, repair to roof, replacement of galvanised iron sheet roofing of Foot over Bridge, renovation of main concourse of porch, provision of signages, facelifting of station building in circulating area and provision of high mast tower at 1st and 2nd entry for augmenting the Passenger Amenities at Old Delhi Railway Station are progressing.
Existing station building of Old Delhi Railway station has been declared as Heritage Building. While carrying out development work, the basic structure design and its frame work will not be disturbed. Rs. 10.73 lakhs has been earmarked for works connected with rejuvenating and protecting the heritage of station building.
The expenditure of Rs. 9.84 crore is proposed to be incurred on modernization of Old Delhi Railway Station.
BSC/HK/CK-130/05
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