Gandhinagar Capital railway station to open its doors
The Gandhinagar Capital railway station -- India's first redeveloped station -- is all set to open its doors to the public on July 16. Photo: PTI
For the first time...
The station will have facilities such as an interfaith prayer, a baby feeding room, and in a first for India, a luxury hotel. (BCCL Photo)
Modi to virtually inaugurate station
The revamped station will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: PTI
Two trains to be flagged off
The inauguration on Friday will take place virtually, with Modi also flagging off two trains. Photo: PTI
Station to be well connected
The station's platforms are well connected with two subways, two escalators and elevators. Photo: BCCL
Designed to handle peak hour rush
The revamped station is designed to handle 1,500 passengers during peak hours. According to the railways, its capacity can go up to 2,200 with the concourse. Photo: ANI
A prominent travel hub
The Indian Railway Development Corporation (ISRDC) is working in partnership with the Gujarat government towards a vision which includes converting the Gandhinagar railway station into a world-class 24-hour travel hub. Photo: BCCL
Keeping it organised
To segregate passengers, two subways have been planned for arriving passengers, and a concourse for those departing. Photo: PTI
Adding the entertainment factor
The railways added that it plans to open retail, food and entertainment outlets in the area for passengers as well as well as local residents. Photo: BCCL
Rupani, Vaishnaw to be present at ceremony
Apart from Modi and Amit Shah, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani along with other dignitaries are expected to attend the ceremony in Gandhinagar.