Indian Railways to modernise Ahmedabad station with Modhera sun temple inspired design

Indian Railways is working on the modernisation of the railway network across the nation.

The modernisation process includes the revamping of multiple railway stations across India.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminal train stations in New Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai will be renovated as a part of the process using a fund sanctioned by the Union Cabinet of Rs 10,000 crore.

Recently, the Ministry of Railways shared pictures of the proposed design of the Ahmedabad Railway Station via their social media handle.

Sharing the pictures, the Ministry of Railways wrote on Twitter, "A grandiose revamp awaits the Ahmedabad Station, inspired by the Modhera Sun Temple, which is integrated with the Ahmedabad HSR station."

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An elevated roof plaza of 648 m by 140 m will be constructed at the Ahmedabad Train Station.

Additionally, it will incorporate connectivity with current BRT, bullet trains, metro stations, city buses, and taxis. 13 lane kilometres of elevated roads are planned for the stations.