GUWAHATI: The New Jalpaiguri Railway station which is set to be proposed for redevelopment to be a station with world class facilities will get its foundation stone laid on December 30 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apart from this, fulfilling the long pending demand of the people of the region, Prime Minister will also dedicate the stretch of 88.17 km long Ambari Falakata – New Maynaguri and New Maynaguri – Gumanihat Double Line project to the nation.
The New Jalpaiguri Railway station will be set up as first international train terminal of the country with world class facilities which will include terminal for the UNESCO world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. The station is being designed to have ultra-modern amenities like spacious roof plaza, concourse with all passenger amenities at one place along with provisions for retail, cafeterias, and recreational facilities. For smooth movement of traffic, adequate parking facilities with podium parking in front of the building will also be set up. The station will have 12 lifts and 10 escalator and adequate facilities for divyang people, stated a press release.
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