Dimapur Railway Station. (Morung File Photo).
MALIGAON, JANUARY 18 (MExN): Dimapur Railway Station is amongst the eleven railway stations from the North East that will be soon upgraded to Airport standards.
The eleven railway stations of NF Railway; Guwahati, Katihar, Purnea, Kishanganj, Barsoi, Kamakhya, Lumding, Dimapur, New Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Agartala have been identified for improvement along with 200 stations throughout the country.
“Under this plan, Lux levels will be raised to 160 in concourse area, 115 in circulating area, 150 in waiting hall, 100 in open platform areas, 200 in covered platform areas, 150 in Enquiry-cum-Reservation office counter, 150 in Foot Over Bridge / Sub-way areas, escalators, near lifts & stairs and 50 in outdoor parking areas,” stated a press release from Chief PRO PJ Sharma.
The provision of said illumination of stations and its surroundings will help to reduce energy consumption. Improved lighting will not only provide efficient surveillance mechanism by addressing the security concern of passengers, it will also add an element of better aesthetics and cleanliness in stations. NF Railway plans to complete the work by February 15, 2019.
