AHMEDABAD (Metro Rail News): On 10 April 2023, The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) opened the financial bid after the Delhi station submission for the redevelopment project of the Ahmedabad railway station of Gujrat in which Afcons infrastructure limited company quoted Rs 5,355 crore, which is the lowest bid among all three bidders.
Afcons Infrastructure Limited, Larsen and Toubro (L&T), and Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC) had submitted bids for the redevelopment of Ahmedabad railway station against the Indian Railways’ estimated to cost Rs 3,000 crores in March 2023, where Afcons quoted Rs 5,355 crore, NCC quoted Rs 5,694 crore, and L&T quoted Rs 5,770 crore.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Rs. 10,000 crores in September last year for the development of three major stations. For New Delhi, they allotted Rs. 5000 crores; similarly, for Ahmedabad and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) of Mumbai was assigned Rs. 3000 crores and Rs 1,800 crore, respectively.
As per the Indian Railways, the tender committee would re-examine the pricing bids discussion with the lowest bidder to find the solution and to drop the price quotation this month, as a similar situation with a high price bid has also happened for the New Delhi station project. So, the contract can be awarded in May this year.
The redeveloped Ahmedabad station in Gujarat will be inspired by the iconic Modhera Sun Temple.
The redevelopment of Ahmedabad railway station will be built as an iconic new architecture to become a new landmark towards Kalupur side with distinct towers and have 15 acres of space of roof plazas above the track that provide facilities such as toilets, drinking water, retail kiosk, baby care rooms and waiting area for the passengers.
In addition,A 13-kilometre lane of the elevated road system has been planned to prevent crowding near the station with a roof plaza will also merge the railway station along with the bullet train station, metro station, BRT corridor, city buses and taxis.
An amphitheatre is planned to provide welcoming open spaces for the local population and station users, which is inspired by Adalaj Stepwell. No development is planned in ASI-restricted areas around the Brick Minar and Shaking Minarets.
The projects will have a multiplier effect on the local economy, boosting retail, real estate and tourism sectors and creating employment opportunities.
