Question : Upgradation of Stations

(a) the details of the works carried out for upgradation and beautification of railway stations in Madhya Pradesh during the last three years, station-wise;
(b) whether the Railways has proposed the upgradation and beautification works of railway stations in Madhya Pradesh and approved the said proposals during the last three years and if so, the details thereof, station-wise;
(c) whether the Railways has provided for the washable aprons at the railway stations in Madhya Pradesh; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SHRI RAJEN GOHAIN)

(a) & (b): Presently, Railway stations are beautified/upgraded under ‘Adarsh’ Station Scheme. Various passenger amenities which inter-alia include improvement to façade of the station building, retiring room, waiting room (with bathing facilities), separate ladies waiting room for ladies, landscaping of circulating area, earmarked parking, signages, Pay & Use toilets, Foot Over Bridge, ramps at entry to station, separate parking for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Non-slippery walkway, ‘May I help you’ booth, trolley path etc. are proposed to be provided at Railway stations which are identified for development under this scheme as per the respective category of the station. 44 Railway stations in the State of Madhya Pradesh viz. Anuppur, Ashok Nagar, Balaghat, Bandakpur, Bheraghat, Bina, Biora Rajgarh, Birla Nagar, Burhanpur, Chhindwara Jn, Dabra, Damoh, Gadarwara, Ghatera (Patharia), Gwalior, Howbagh, Indore, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Junnerdeo (Jamai), Kareli, Katni Murwara, Khajuraho, Khandwa, Madanmahal, Maihar, Makronia, Mandsaur, Meghnagar, Parasia, Patharia, Pipariya, Ratlam, Rewa, Ruthiyai, Satna, Saugor, Shahdol, Shivpuri, Sihora Road, Singrauli, Taikamgarh, Ujjain and Umaria have been identified for development under ‘Adarsh’ Station Scheme. Out of these, 35 Railway stations have been developed as per norms. Remaining 9 Railway stations viz. Balaghat, Bandakpur, Bheraghat, Dabra, Howbagh, Mandsaur, Rewa, Sihora Road and Taikamgarh have been planned for development by 31st March, 2018.
(c) & (d): Indian Railways has planned to provide washable aprons at stations’ platform lines where trains stop for longer duration in the morning hours. State specific details regarding provision of washable aprons are not maintained. These details are maintained Zonal railway wise. The State of Madhya Pradesh is predominantly served by West Central Railway, Western Railway and South East Central Railway. 107 nos. of washable aprons have been provided on these railways.
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