(a) whether the Railways have identified some railway stations for redevelopment;
(b) if so, the names of such stations particularly in Tamil Nadu State alongwith
the estimated cost for the redevelopment work;
(c) whether there is any private participation involved in these projects;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the time by which the said development works are likely to be started?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (e): A Statement is attached.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (e) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5580 BY SHRI P.R. NATARAJAN
TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 29.04.2010 REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT OF RAILWAY STATION
(a) to (e): Development of railway stations is a continuous process and is undertaken depending upon volume
of passenger traffic handled and other relative priorities.
In the State of Tamil Nadu, fifteen (15) railway stations namely Avadi, Chennai Beach, Chennai Chetpet,
Chennai Park, Chrompet, Korrukupet, Manavur, Perumbur Carriage Workshop, Senji Panabakkam, St. Thomas
Mount, Tambaram, Tiruchchirappalli Jn, Tiruninravur, Tiruvalangadu and Tiruvallur railway stations were
identified during 2009-10 for development as Adarsh stations. Thiruvarur station has been identified for
development as Adarsh station during 2010-11. Work at all the 15 stations identified during 2009-10 have
since been completed.
Works of development of railway stations are taken up under Plan Head -`Passenger Amenities`. Under this
Plan Head, an expenditure of Rs. 80.61 cr. approx. has been incurred during 2009-10 on Southern Railway
In addition, Chennai Central has been identified for development into World Class Station through Public
Private Partnership by leveraging the real estate potential of the land around and the air space above
the station. Action for appointment of consultant for preparation of Master Plan and Feasibility Report
has been taken. Bidding process for World Class Stations in PPP mode is initiated after master plan and
feasibility report is prepared and in-principle approval of the local agencies is obtained, which takes
about one and half a year. Work at site shall commence after award of concession and financial closure
is achieved by the concessionaire.