Lok Sabha Question No. 590 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-19
Subject: Re-development of Stations
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: (ADV.) JOICE GEORGE, JYOTIRADITYA MADHAVRAO SCINDIA, SRINIVAS KESINENI, PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL, KIRTI (JHA) AZAD

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.590

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2017

## RE-DEVELOPMENT OF STATIONS

590.  ADV. JOICE GEORGE:

SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA:

SHRI KESINENI NANI:

SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL:

SHRI KIRTI AZAD:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether  the  Railways  has  proposed  to  re-develop  railway stations in the country and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  whether  the  railways  has  offered  re-development  of  several railway stations with the help of foreign countries/firms and if so, the facts and details thereof;
- (c) whether inviting foreign countries/firms for re-development of railway  stations  in  the  country  is  questionable  since  many indigenous companies/firms exist to provide such help;
- (d) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard; and
- (e)  the  amenities proposed to be provided in such stations and the funds allocated so far for the above purpose?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.590  BY  ADV.  JOICE  GEORGE,  SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA, SHRI KESINENI NANI, SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH  PATEL  AND  SHRI  KIRTI  AZAD  TO  BE  ANSWERED  IN  LOK SABHA ON 19.07.2017 REGARDING RE-DEVELOPMENT OF STATIONS (a):  Yes, Madam.  Indian Railways has advertised its plan to offer 'A-1' and  'A'  category  stations on  'as is where  is' basis for redevelopment  by  inviting  proposals  from  interested  parties  with their designs  and  business  ideas. The  entire cost of station redevelopment is to be met by leveraging commercial development of land and air space in and around the station. (b):  A large number of Foreign Railways have shown keen interest in the stations redevelopment program and an agreement has been signed with the French Railway (SNCF) for joint study on Renovation Concept  Design  of  Ambala  and  Ludhiana  stations.  Korean  railway has  also  expressed  interest  in  the  redevelopment  of  New  Delhi Station. Governments of Belgium, Germany, China and UK have also expressed interest in the program of station redevelopment. (c)&(d): No, Madam. Since Railways is taking up Station Redevelopment  in  a  big  way  (about  400  'A-1'  &  'A'  category stations),  cooperation  with  foreign  countries/companies  does  not pose any problem to indigenous companies/firms. The companies/firms can also partner with foreign companies  for adapting  best  International  practices  and  technology  transfer.  All the station redevelopment is through open bidding process only. (e): The facilities proposed in a redeveloped station include congestion-free  non-conflicting  entry/exit  to  the  station  premises, segregation of arrival/departure of passengers, adequate concourse without overcrowding, integration of both sides of the city wherever feasible,  integration  with  other  modes  of  transport  systems  e.g. Bus, Metro, etc., user friendly international signage, well illuminated circulating  area  and  sufficient  provision  for  drop  off,  pick  up  and parking etc. The  cost  of  station  redevelopment is to be met by leveraging commercial development of vacant land/air space in and around the station.    Therefore,  railway  funds  are  not  required  for  station redevelopment  projects.    Such  projects  shall  generally  be  cost neutral to Railways.

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