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00:00We are sitting with the senior DCM of Raipur Rail Mandal, Mr. Audesh Kumar Trivedi.
00:04We would like to know from him, how many stations are to be expanded under Amrit Bharat Station?
00:10What kind of changes will be brought so that the passengers will get a lot of facilities?
00:14First of all, sir, you are welcome to India.
00:18Sir, apart from Raipur Railway Station, how many railway stations are to be expanded in Raipur Rail Mandal?
00:26What kind of work is going on?
00:28In Raipur Railway Station, there are two major stations where we are working.
00:38One is Raipur and the other is Durga.
00:41This is the station where the footfall of the people is the highest.
00:46On an average, around 70,000 people come to Raipur every day.
00:50And in Durga, the footfall is around 35,000 to 40,000.
00:54These two are coming under the category of major station development.
00:57Apart from that, there are 15 other stations, which are smaller.
01:01Smaller stations like NSE 2, NSE 3, NSE 4, NSE 5 and even NSE 6.
01:08These are also based on footfall.
01:12Plus, some such stations have also been included in this.
01:16Where the footfall is not very high today.
01:19But in the future, since the pressure on Raipur station is increasing,
01:23we have also included Urkura and Sarona as satellite stations.
01:29Where there is no footfall at present, but we have faith and anticipation.
01:34And when we coordinate with the municipal, district and state governments,
01:40then yes, there will be development in these places and the pressure on the passengers will increase.
01:46That is why we have also included Urkura and Sarona in it.
01:49Apart from that, our branch line, which comes from Marudha to Dalli Rajara,
01:54has stations like Balot, Bhanu Pratapur and Dalli Rajara.
01:58We have also tried to provide better facilities there.
02:03In these 15 stations, which are called Amrit Bharat, ABSS,
02:08the main facilities are, first of all, the expansion of platforms, shelters and platforms.
02:16The ticketing system has been made modern.
02:20Apart from that, the concourse area where people can come and wait,
02:25the entry and exit points have been made wider.
02:28So that in the future, the other passengers or passengers who come to travel in these stations,
02:35they do not have to face any kind of inconvenience.
02:39In addition, the toilets and lavatories are also being made in a better way.
02:45They are being expanded.
02:47There will be a better arrangement for cleanliness.
02:50Apart from this, the waiting areas, such as our AC waiting hall,
02:56the general waiting halls for the general public,
02:59they are also being expanded and beautified.
03:03In addition to this, there are many other facilities.
03:06For example, in some stations,
03:08we can say that a special area where the child can be fed,
03:16or other such facilities, plus canteen facilities,
03:21or we can have better stalls.
03:24Sir, these two major stations, Durg and Raipur,
03:28what will be left in these major stations?
03:30What changes will be seen?
03:32Look, these two major stations, Raipur and Durg,
03:36the first thing is that both sides of the station,
03:41like if we talk about Raipur station, then the front side as well as the Gudiya side,
03:45both the stations are being developed on both sides,
03:49where all the facilities will be there.
03:51Parking, multi-level parking will be there.
03:53Apart from that, the reservation counters will also be made at both ends.
03:59In addition to this, the station will be developed as a better city center,
04:05so that if people travel 200-300 km or 500 km from different places,
04:11then if they want, they can come to the station perimeter.
04:14Some lounges and rooms are also being built here.
04:19Apart from this, conference halls are also being built here.
04:22If there are some businessmen,
04:24or there are many people who need some space for meetings,
04:27a meeting space is being created,
04:29so that people can come to a station,
04:31talk about their business, or have a meeting,
04:34and can go back from here.
04:36Along with this, better health facilities,
04:38security facilities, parcel facilities,
04:40plus escalators, facilities for people with disabilities.
04:44Apart from that, the FOVs are also being expanded,
04:50so that people can come and go through FOVs,
04:53and seamless travel,
04:54so that people don't have any difficulty in carrying their luggage.
05:02Sir, apart from Amrit Bharat station, there are two major stations,
05:05and 15 more stations that need to be expanded.
05:09So, how much money is being spent?
05:13See, first of all, Amrit Bharat station is different,
05:16and major station development is different.
05:18In major station development, there is Raipur and Durga.
05:20In Amrit Bharat, there are 15 other stations.
05:23In major station development, Raipur and Durga,
05:25there are about 400 to 450 crore rupees in different projects.
05:30In Raipur, there is about 450 crores, and in Durga,
05:32there is about 450 crores.
05:35Major station development is planned to be completed in 3 years.
05:42Work has started at Raipur station,
05:44parking has been shifted.
05:46Apart from that,
05:47some of the old houses of our railway staff,
05:53which could have obstructed the expansion of the station,
05:58have been demolished and replaced.
06:03Apart from that, the old trees have not been cut,
06:09but have been transferred from one place to another.
06:14So that environmental concerns can be addressed.
06:20Another important thing is that,
06:22during this entire process,
06:24when we talk about major station development,
06:26we also have an air quality control unit set up,
06:32so that the surrounding environment is polluted.
06:39Sir, how long will major stations like Raipur and Durga be built?
06:43And how much money will be allocated for the expansion of 15 railway stations?
06:49See, I told you in the beginning,
06:513 years for 1095 days.
06:53A deadline of 3 years has been set for both Raipur and Durga.
06:57In the 15 stations of Amrit Bharat,
07:00one station has already been built.
07:03It is almost ready,
07:05and we are going to inaugurate it very soon.
07:09Along with that, Urkura and Bhanupratapur,
07:12this is also a possibility.
07:14It will be ready in a month or so,
07:16and we will be able to submit it to the state or the public.
07:19The goal for all 15 stations,
07:22will be achieved by the middle of July.
07:28Sir, one last question.
07:30Will the development of Raipur,
07:32which is a major station,
07:34be developed on the airport level?
07:36See, why are you considering the airport as a standard?
07:39We say that it will be better than the airport.
07:41Because the people who come to the airport,
07:44and the system of the airport,
07:47it caters to a different crowd.
07:52And the railway station caters to a different crowd.
07:55So, both cannot be the same.
07:57But yes, the expectations of the people,
08:00is that it should be smooth, hassle-free,
08:03and they should get the experience of the journey.
08:06All such efforts will be made.
08:08He was with us,
08:10the senior DCM of Raipur Rail Mandal,
08:12Mr. Audesh Trivedi.
08:13He said that a lot of work is going on.
08:15And by June or July 2025,
08:18the 15 stations,
08:20which are to be built under Amrit Bharat Station,
08:22will be completed.
08:24At the same time, the work of Raipur and Durg railway stations,
08:27has also begun.
08:29The facilities like the airport,
08:31will also be available to the passengers.