(a) whether the Government is planning to develop railway stations and surrounding areas under the Smart city plan;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the railway stations in the country will be smartened up with better passenger amenities integrated public transport hubs and easy access under the scheme;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Government has selected the cities in this regard; and
(f) if so, the details thereof with the list of cities selected?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)
(a) to (f): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (f) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1064 BY SHRI K. PARASURAMAN, SHRI JITENDRA CHAUDHURY AND ADV. JOICE GEORGE TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 08.02.2017 REGARDING SMART RAILWAY STATION
(a) to(d): An MOU has been entered into between Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Urban Development for integrated planning of railway stations in the cities included in the ‘SMART Cities’ and AMRUT scheme. This would lead to an integrated public transit hub around the railway stations and encourage Transit Oriented Development.
The facilities proposed in a redeveloped station include congestion free non-conflicting entry/exit to the station premises, segregation of arrival/departure of passengers, adequate concourse without overcrowding, integration of both sides of the city wherever feasible, integration with other modes of transport systems e.g. Bus, Metro, etc., user friendly international signage, well illuminated circulating area and sufficient provision for drop off, pick up & parking, etc.
(e) The names of the stations proposed to be developed under this scheme are not yet finalized.
(f) Does not arise.
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