173-year-old Chandannagar railway station to be revamped underneath Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
3 min learnUp to date: Mar 29, 2026 08:56 PM IST
Redevelopment of Chandannagar railway station: The Ministry of Railways has deliberate to improve Chandannagar station in West Bengal right into a world-class facility. The station’s modernisation is underway underneath the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with redevelopment being carried out at a sanctioned value of Rs 9.48 crore. The station falls underneath the executive management of Howrah Division of Jap Railway (ER).
About Chandannagar railway station in West Bengal
The Chandannagar station is a part of Bandel-Howrah railway line and is served by many EMU locals and a handful of long-distance trains. Located at a distance of about 33 km from Howrah station, it gives a variety of amenities for the comfort of passengers, together with ticket counters, ready rooms, meals stalls and restrooms.
The historical past of Chandannagar railway station dates again to 1854, much like Howrah. It was established as a French colony in 1673 and later turned a everlasting French settlement in 1688. Nevertheless, following the signing of the “Treaty of Secession” between the President of India and the French Republic in 1951, Chandannagar turned part of India.
Presently, it’s a subdivision of Hooghly district, nevertheless, traces of its French colonial previous nonetheless stay within the structure of its outdated buildings.
Modernisation of Chandannagar railway station
In a press release Shibram Majhi, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Jap Railway, stated that after accomplished, Chandannagar station will emerge as a world-class facility, seamlessly mixing French aesthetics with Indian engineering.
“It can not be only a transit level, however an emblem of a rising, trendy India that honors its historical past whereas sprinting towards the long run,” he stated.
As a part of the redevelopment plan, the Chandannagar station can have a modernised circulating space and a 1,574 sqm platform shed. To make sure a easy transit expertise, round 3,500 sqm of platform surfacing is being carried out, together with the set up of a Foot Over Bridge (FOB).
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In keeping with ER, the passengers at Chandannagar station will quickly take pleasure in:
- Ready Halls: A spacious 140 sqm lounge and devoted 50 sqm bathroom blocks.
- Tech-Pushed Transit: ATVMs, high-speed cellular/laptop computer chargers, and EV charging stations for the eco-conscious traveler.
- Artwork & Tradition: The station partitions will act as a canvas, reflecting the native heritage and the well-known artistry that defines the city.
- Divyangjan-friendly: The station is being outfitted with normal ramps, low-height ticket cubicles, non-slippery flooring, and tactile pathways. The station will even characteristic double handrails and disabled-friendly water cubicles.
- Security and safety: The station is being outfitted with complete web of CCTV cameras, fire-fighting tools, and emergency exit routes marked by yellow-strip steps and thermoplastic lane markings.
- Sustainability: The station will incorporate rainwater harvesting and solar energy to cut back its carbon footprint.
- Digital expertise: The Chandannagar station will even characteristic an enormous video wall, a number of Practice Indication Boards (MLDB/SLDB) and 46 Coach Steering Show Boards (CGDB).
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