(a) whether the Railways had announced to upgrade 50 stations as world class and
350 stations as Model stations in the country during the Rail Budget 2009 -10;
(b) if so, the details of stations for which work has already been commenced zone-wise;and
(c) the time by which the work at these stations is likely to be completed?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (c): A Statement is attached.
STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2683 BY SHRI
SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK TO BE ANSWERED IN LOK SABHA ON 25.11.2010 REGARDING WORLD CLASS STATIONS.
(a) to (c): As per the budget announcement 2009-10, 50 stations have been identified for development as world
class station through innovative financing and in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode by leveraging real
estate potential of the land around and the air space above the station. In addition, 378 stations have been
identified for development as Adarsh Stations during the year 2009-10.
World Class stations:
Bidding process for world class station in PPP mode is initiated after Master Plan and Feasibility Report is
prepared and in principle approval of local bodies is obtained. Consultancy works for preparation of Master
Plan and Feasibility Report has been taken up for New Delhi, CST Mumbai and Patna. Action has also been
initiated for appointment of Consultants for Secunderabad, Howrah, Anand Vihar (Ph.II), Kolkata, Porbandar,
Surat, Ahmedabad, Sealdah and Chennai Central.
Work at site shall commence after award of concession and financial closure is achieved by the concessionaire.
The completion of project is likely to take 5-6 years due to complexity and necessity to undertake the work
while keeping the station operational.
Adarsh Stations:
Out of 378 stations identified for development as Adarsh Station, work has already been completed at 342
stations. Upgradation of remaining stations as Adarsh stations is planned to be completed by December, 2010.