Western Railway to Redevelop 124 Stations under THE AMRIT BHARAT STATION SCHEME
Redevelopment Of Surat Station: Stepping Towards A Multi-Modal Transport Hub With Modern Amenities & Connectivity
Western Railway has embarked on an ambitious plan to redevelop 124 stations, aiming to provide state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced infrastructure for passengers. This redevelopment project covers 30 stations in the Mumbai Central division, 18 in Vadodara, 19 in Ratlam, 20 in Ahmedabad, 20 in Bhavnagar, and 17 stations in the Rajkot division. The stations will be upgraded with modern amenities and world-class infrastructure, enhancing the travel experience for passengers and making railway operations more efficient.
Among these key stations, Surat Railway Station stands out as one of the major station being developed. Surat station is being developed as a Multi – Modal Transport Hub (MMTH) which will integrate Railways, GSRTC City Bus Terminal station, Metro, etc to provide seamless connectivity. Surat station has been designed with architectural ambience which will ensure that the entire station premises has an overall look and feel of a business centre of international standards. The unified theme through appropriate facade, finishes, colours, materials, textures will add to its splendour. Surat, one of the fastest-growing cities in India and a major hub for trade and commerce, will see its station transformed into a crucial centre for passenger movement and economic activities.
According to a press release issued by Shri Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the total estimated cost of the Surat station redevelopment project is approx. ₹1,477 crore, with a contribution of around ₹481 crore from the Government of Gujarat. The Railways contribution is a significant amount of more than ₹996 crore. The redevelopment work is being carried out by Surat Integrated Transport Corporation (SITCO), a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed in collaboration between Indian Railways and the Government of Gujarat. The project includes the expansion of the station building, platform upgrades, improvement of passenger amenities, and beautification of the station premises.
The redeveloped Surat station will offer world-class passenger facilities, including a massive concourse spanning 10,900 square meters, lounges, retail shops, and a skywalk. To manage crowding, additional facilities will be developed above the platforms. The station will have 41 lifts and 70 escalators to ensure smooth passenger movement and will be fully accessible to Divyangjan commuters. The station is being developed as a platinum-rated Green building, promoting environmental conservation and ensuring efficient use of energy, water, and other resources.
Shri Vineet further stated that redevelopment work at Surat Station is progressing rapidly. On the east-side of the station building area, construction of RPF barracks, Hospital and Running Room has been completed. A new passenger holding area has also been constructed on the west-side of the building for better crowd management, especially during the festive season. The Electrical Interlocking (EI) building has also been successfully commissioned, and the feeder line has been shifted. Significant progress has been made in the construction of the GSRTC building, with more than 50% of the work completed. The work of the east-side of the railway station is under progress with 100% completion of the raft foundation. Besides this, the work of the Concourse and the west-side of the railway station is also being carried out at a gradual pace.
In Phase-II, work on a 5.5-kilometer-long elevated road network is ongoing, which will have 2 Road Over Bridges (ROBs). This elevated road network will connect all the key buildings under the project at a cost of approx. Rs. 497 Cr and is expected to be completed within the next 2.5 years.
Once redeveloped, Surat Station will emerge as a modern, passenger-centric facility, addressing the needs of the city’s rapidly growing population. This transformation will position Surat as a key passenger and commercial hub. The project marks a significant step towards creating “Naye Bharat ka Naya Station”.
