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www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2023-01-23
SOUTHERN RAILWAY PAVILION AT THE 47th ALL INDIA TOURIST AND INDUSTRIAL TRADE FAIR 2022-2023 Southern Railway has set up a pavilion in the 47th Tourist and Industrial Trade fair at Island Grounds, Chennai, organised by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation. Southern Railway has been participating in the All India Tourist and Industrial Trade Fair Chennai, for the past several years as this provides an opportunity to showcase the universal appeal of Railways through conventional publicity and to promote public awareness. SOUTHERN RAILWAY PAVILION This year, in an effort to showcase progressive India and the transformational phase of Railways, the Southern Railway stall is set up to replicate the façade of Chennai Egmore slated for redevelopment at par with world-class standards in the near future. ‘Black Beauty’, the majestic X-Class Steam locomotive model used in Nilgiri Mountain Railway, the ‘Make in India’ Lion sculpture and Pegasus sculpture, all made from scrap metals by the Golden Rock Workshop, placed at the entrance of the stall fascinate children and elders alike. The working model of Vande Bharat Express, made by Perambur Carriage & Wagon Workshop captivates visitors as they enter the stall. The centre piece of the pavilion is the working model of EIR-21, the world’s oldest functioning steam locomotive along with the static model of the upcoming Pamban vertical lift sea bridge portion that has been kept on display. The visitors are drawn to the ‘Selfie Point’ that showcases the life-size poster of Vande Bharat in the backdrop. Various working and static train models in the Railway Pavilion attract visitors, especially children. The Static miniature models of Steam locomotive Fairy Queen, Wooden coaches used in the past, models of Jan Shatabdi and LHB coaches that are part of the present railway system were also on display. Static Models of various Safety related Signal & Telecommunication Equipments by Signal and Telecommunication workshop, Podanur, are also on display. The working model of double line block instruments which will help the public to learn how line clearance is obtained for train movements besides the model of digital voice announcement system used in LC gates, are also on display. Innovative prototypes of ‘SWAAS’ low-cost ventilator and ‘Rail Mitra’, a robot designed for Railway Hospital CoVID ward, are also being exhibited. The 47th Tourist and Industrial Trade fair in Chennai The 47th Tourist and Industrial Trade fair at Island Grounds, Chennai,was officially inaugurated on 4th January, 2023 by Hon’ble Ministers of Tamil Nadu Shri K. Ramachandran, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Shri Ma.Subramanian, Hon’ble Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Shri P.K.Sekar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments in the presence of Shri Dayanidhi Maran, Hon’ble Member of Parliament and Smt R.Priya, Hon’ble Mayor of Chennai. The 70-day exhibition featuring stalls of various State and Central Govt departments, PSUs and private sector organizations attracts thousands of visitors every year. The theme for this year’s IITF Exhibition is ‘Rethinking Tourism’. The 46th edition of the Expo was held in 2019-20 and owing to the Covid pandemic, the 47th is being held after a two-year break. Apart from the usual food stalls, fun game stalls, amusement park and toy train rides, many cultural programmes will also be hosted in the open-air theatre set up at the exhibition premises. A TTDC Drive-in restaurant will be an added attraction this year. The 70-day Tourist and Industrial Trade fair at Island Grounds, Chennai, concluding on 8th March 2023 is open from 11.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and from 15.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs on all other working days. Follow us (B.Guganesan) Chief Public Relations Officer 2
www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in- 2023-01-11
Rameswaram Railway Station is all set to sport airport-like infrastructure and facilities – preliminary works started and progressing at a brisk pace Redevelopment of Rameswaram Station – 18 months’ deadline for completion The proposed Eastern Terminal Building will have earmarked dedicated arrival/departure zones Southern Railway is focusing on revamping major stations as part of the flagship Station Redevelopment programme of Ministry of Railways. Rameswaram railway station features in the list of the nine stations taken up by the zone for redevelopment in the first phase and is set for a world-class makeover. Works executed so far ·Preliminary works such as Mapping of existing assets and Topographical survey, geotechnical investigation, tree inventory, joint inventory of movable and immovable assets have been completed Drone video survey of existing assets completed ·Shifting of materials and facilities completed to accommodate the redevelopment works ·Construction of offices for contractors in progress ·Setting up of batching plant is in progress ·Project management Services have commenced work. ·Right of way, which is a legal right to enter and carry out the work, has been handed over at 11 locations to the EPC contractor for carrying out the work ·A series of meetings are held with the stakeholders of the project Rameswaram Railway station Rameswaram Railway Station (RMM) which acts as a terminus, an end station, to the Madurai- Rameswaram line. This NSG-3 category station witnesses an average passenger footfall of 9000 daily. The station is prominently located on the Pamban Island and is about 40 km from Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. Award of contract Southern Railway had awarded the work of Redevelopment of Rameswaram Railway Station on 22nd September 2022 as EPC contract to M/s. SABARI Constructions-M/s URC Constructions Joint Venture at a cost of Rs. 90.20 Crores, setting a time frame of 18 months for completion of the project. M/s TUV India Private Limited, Mumbai have been tasked with the work of Project Management services (PMS) at a cost of Rs.4.41 Crore. The PMS consultant is responsible for monitoring the execution of the project. Roadmap to Redevelopment Two terminal buildings are proposed to be constructed, one each at the Eastern and Northern side. The architecture of the terminals will reflect contemporary adaptation of the traditional temple architecture of Rameswaram temple. Eastern Terminal Building Proposed East Terminal Building, with a total built up area of 7158 sq.m, is planned as a two-storey structure; however the foundation will be made for G+6 structure to cater to future requirements. This terminal building will provide direct access at ground level to Platform 1, 2 and 3 as existing today. only Platform no. 4 requires usage of Foot over bridge. The eastern side terminal building will have a roof plaza linking access to Platform no.4 and proposed platform no.5 and forecourt area in front of the station building. 2 Nos. of Escalators and 4 Nos. of lifts are proposed in the Forecourt and roof plaza area for convenience of passengers. The building is designed to provide hassle free movement of passengers as there will be segregation of departure and arrival passengers. The terminal will house a booking office, waiting areas for the passengers, toilets, railway office spaces and space for commercial activities. The Roof Plaza and Concourse to Platform 4 & 5 will facilitate seamless movement of passengers to various platforms. Forecourt A spacious Forecourt, circulating area being redeveloped independently for arrival and departure, in front of the Eastern terminal building will be dedicated for pedestrians and drop off area for vehicles. This will allow seamless movement of passengers and road vehicles. Forecourt proposed with roof shelter will act as a break out space and waiting area for passengers and pilgrims that come in groups and thus reduce the gathering and congestion in the platform area. The arrival forecourt at the terminal will sport dedicated areas for pickup by auto/ taxi etc. The architecture of arrival and departure forecourt will reflect the corridors of Ramanathaswamy temple. Northern Terminal The Northern Terminal will be a single-storey structure and planned exclusively for administration offices and offices for departments concerned with train operations. Revamping of existing platforms The existing platforms are planned for a complete revamp to match the aesthetics and ambience of the new station buildings Further, dedicated parking facilities, RPF block, New substation building with rest rooms, Staff quarters and New Parcel office with separate entry duly segregating passenger movements are also proposed to be constructed. - Follow us (B.Guganesan) Chief Public Relations Officer | ||||||||