Adani Realty, L&T among firms keen on NDLS revamp

NEW DELHI: Construction majors Larsen and Toubro, Adani Realty, GMR, Tata Projects and NCC Ltd have shown interest in the redevelopment of New Delhi and Ahmedabad railway stations. The Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA), which has been tasked with these projects, held the first pre-bid conference in connection with re-development of the stations and construction of associated infrastructure.
These stations will be redeveloped using an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model where government will fund the projects. The scope of work will include the iconic facade, ultra-modern station buildings, dedicated access roads - both elevated and at-grade, multi-modal transit hub and development of circulation area.
The redeveloped stations will have a spacious roof plaza with all passenger amenities at one place along with spaces for retail, cafeterias, recreational facilities. Facilities such as food court, waiting lounge, playing area for children and place for local products will be available.
To make the stations navigable, proper illumination, way finding and signages, acoustics, lifts, escalators and travellators shall be provided.
"The redevelopment of these stations is amongst the government’s flagship projects that will boost tourism prospects and usher in a socio-economic transformation of the region. One of the main objectives of these upgradations is to provide commuters with a world-class travel experience," said Ved Parkash Dudeja, vice chairman of RLDA.