The Vindhyachal railway station in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district has undergone a complete transformation, with the redevelopment work carried out at a cost of around Rs 23.24 crore. The station has been rebuilt with a fresh, grand look, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly constructed station.
An airport-style look with a spiritual touch
The entire redevelopment has been modelled on the lines of an airport. Passengers walking in from the entry gate through to the interior of the station will notice spiritual and cultural touches woven into the design. The station's new state-of-the-art lighting adds to the effect, giving the place a striking, almost mesmerising look, especially after dark.
Hi-tech ticket counter and enquiry centre
An airport-style, hi-tech ticket counter has been set up at the station. Alongside it, a separate enquiry centre has been built for passengers, and the staff working there have also been given modern facilities to work with. Beyond the regular ticket counter, a mobile ticket machine has been installed so that passengers can instantly obtain a Tatkal ticket without waiting in a long queue.
Gleaming platforms that once had bare cement flooring
The platforms have also been redeveloped from scratch and now carry an airport-like appearance. Gleaming tiles paired with bright new lighting have significantly enhanced the look of the platforms. Earlier, there was no such arrangement at the station, and the entire platform area used to have plain cement flooring.
A 7-metre-wide foot over bridge and separate toilets
To help passengers move between platforms, a 7-metre-wide foot over bridge has been constructed. New-generation lighting has been installed along the bridge as well, so that passengers do not run into any inconvenience while crossing over. Separate toilets have also been built for women, divyang (differently-abled) passengers and men, ensuring nobody has to face difficulty. Every small and big requirement of passengers has been kept in mind during the redevelopment.
An air-conditioned executive waiting room
An executive waiting room has been built for passengers who need to wait for their trains. Sitting in this air-conditioned waiting room, passengers can wait comfortably, with a display board inside continuously updating them on train timings. This will let passengers reach the platform on time, board their train and head to their destination without any last-minute rush.
Designed as the goddess's abode
The newly built Vindhyachal railway station has been designed to reflect the form of Maa ke dham, the abode of the goddess. Since the Vindhya region carries deep religious significance, that identity is visible in the station's design itself. Devotees arriving here will be able to learn about the goddess's faith and power right within the station premises, giving them a glimpse of this spiritual dimension even before they step out.
