Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is being upgraded with modern infrastructure and enhanced passenger facilities to strengthen its role as a key railway gateway to North Bengal and the Northeast region.
According to Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), major upgradation of New Jalpaiguri Railway Station is aimed at significantly enhancing passenger convenience, accessibility and overall station experience.
“The project will provide modern infrastructure and improved facilities, strengthening New Jalpaiguri’s role as an important railway gateway in North Bengal and the Northeast region,” it added.
The Master Plan for the project covers the major upgradation/redevelopment of New Jalpaiguri Junction Railway Station under Katihar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway, NFR official said.
Northeast Frontier Railway (Construction) General Manager Ashish Bansal recently conducted inspection of the ongoing major upgradation and redevelopment works at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station.
He was accompanied by senior officials from NFR Headquarters (Construction) and concerned divisional authorities.
During the inspection, Bansal reviewed the progress of various infrastructure and passenger amenity works being undertaken to transform the station into a modern, state-of-the-art and passenger-friendly railway facility.
During the inspection, Bansal reviewed the progress of key components of the project, including the arrival terminal buildings, departure terminal, elevated road, podium parking facilities, air concourse, new Foot Over Bridges (FOBs), platform development works, surface roads and other associated passenger amenities.
