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Kota Junction Redevelopment: 207 Crore Makeover Promises VIP Lounges, Budget Hotels.
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News18•05-10-2026, 09:29
Kota Junction Redevelopment: 207 Crore Makeover Promises VIP Lounges, Budget Hotels.
- •Kota Railway Station is undergoing a 207.63 crore rupee redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Railway Station Scheme.
- •The project aims to elevate the station to world-class standards with airport-like facilities for passengers.
- •According to DRM Anil Kalra, over 400 workers are toiling in two shifts; Platform 4 work is complete, and Platform 3 is underway.
- •Redevelopment includes new lifts, escalators, modern waiting rooms, VIP lounges, dormitories, accessible facilities, a budget hotel, and enhanced parking.
- •CCTV cameras for security and a solar plant for energy saving will be installed; the project is targeted for completion by December 2026.
Key Questions Answered
The Kota Railway Station redevelopment project involves a cost of approximately 207.63 crore rupees and is targeted for completion by December 2026 after facing initial delays from its former March 2025 deadline.
The upgrade will provide airport-like facilities including new lifts, escalators, modern waiting rooms, VIP lounges, dormitory-style accommodations, accessible arrangements for differently-abled passengers, a budget hotel, and expanded parking.
The railway administration has adopted a block system to execute work systematically, having already completed Platform Number 4, progressed rapidly on the currently blocked Platform Number 3, and scheduled subsequent work for Platforms 2 and 1.
