Lok Sabha Question No. 2484 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-03-15
Subject: Modernisation of Stations in Chennai Division
Ministry: RAILWAYS
Asked by: Dr. T. Sumathy (a) Thamizhachi Thangapandian, D. M. Kathir Anand

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2484 TO BE ANSWERED ON 15.03.2023

## MODERNISATION OF STATIONS IN CHENNAI DIVISION

2484. DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN: SHRI D.M. KATIHAR ANAND:

Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  current  status  of  progress  made  in  the  modernization  of eighteen railway stations in the Chennai Division of Southern Railway and the funds earmarked for each station ;
- (b) whether the Government has plans to develop more stations under the  Amrit  Bharat  Station  Scheme  apart  from  the  eighteen  stations already selected under the said scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the current status of modernization and redevelopment of Egmore station  and  Katpadi  Railway  junction  and  the  approximate  time  by which it is likely to be completed;
- (d)  the  current  status  of  development  works  at  Guindy,  Saidapet, Mambalam railway stations in Chennai;
- (e) whether the Government has received any plea for the creation and development  of  railway  level  crossing  (LC-81)  at  Vaniyambadi  and  if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the steps taken by the Railways to expedite the same?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)

- (a)  to (f) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (f)  OF UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO.  2484  BY  SHRI  Dr.  T.  SUMATHY  (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN AND SHRI D.M. KATIHAR ANAND TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 15.03.2023 REGARDING MODERNISATION OF STATIONS IN CHENNAI DIVISION

- (a) &  (b)  The  Amrit  Bharat  Station  scheme  has  recently  been launched  for  development  of  Stations  on  Indian  Railways.    This scheme envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a  long  term  approach.    In  Chennai  Division  of  Southern  Railway  20 stations  have  so far  been  identified  under  this  scheme  viz:    Chennai Egmore, Katpadi, Tambaram,   Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central, Avadi, Chennai  Beach,  Tiruvallur,  Arakkonam  Jn,  Chengalpattu  Jn,  Guindy, Perambur,  Ambattur,  Mambalam,  Chennai  Park,  St.Thomas  Mount, Guduvancheri,  Tiruttani,  Jolarpettai  Jn,  Gummidipoondi,  Sullurpeta. Modernisation/Upgradation/Development  of  stations  is  a  continuous and  ongoing  process  subject  to  volume  of  traffic,  inter-se  priority  of works and availability of funds.
- (c)    The  work  of  redevelopment  for  Chennai  Egmore  and  Katpadi Railway Station has already been sanctioned and tenders for the same have been awarded. Development/Redevelopment/Upgradation of Railway Stations is complex in nature involving safety of passengers and trains and requires various statutory clearances from urban/local bodies etc. and these factors affect the completion time. Therefore, no time frame can be indicated.
- (d) Guindy  and  Mambalam  Railway  Stations  of  Chennai  have  been identified for development under Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Saidpet is  Suburban  Grade  3  Railway  Station  and  all  Minimum Essential  Amenities  have  already  been  provided  commensurate  with volume of passenger traffic.

(e) & (f) Level Crossing (LC) No. 81 already exist at Vaniyambadi at present. ROB in lieu of LC No. 81 at Railway km. 197/36-198/2 in AJJJTJ section was sanctioned.  On the request of State Government GAD was  revised  for  RUB  and  approved  jointly  by  Railway  and  State Government  officials.    Contract  for  this  RUB  work  was  awarded  on 31.10.2016.  During progress of work there was agitation by public and the Gate had to be opened after the Court orders (WP 36319/2018 of Hon'ble  High  Court  of  Chennai).    The  work  was  terminated  on 06.11.2018.    Retender  for  the  RUB  work  will  be  done  after  the completion of Land acquisition for approach portion by State Government.  Further action is to be taken by State Government in this regard.

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