Railways sanctions Rs 300 crore to upgrade Odisha’s historic Brahmapur station

Odisha’s Brahmapur railway station to get makeover under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

• Construction of new lines and platforms

The zonal railway plans to add three additional rail lines and construct four new platforms, enabling the station to handle a increasing number of originating, terminating and passing trains.

It also plans to construct a new station building on the second entry side, along with extensive yard modifications. The project includes relocating the service building and railway quarters, freeing up space for a more passenger-centric layout.

• Upgradation of existing platforms

It also plans to upgrade existing platforms by refurbishing flooring and sheds, along with extending cover sheds to provide better protection from the weather. A Quick Watering System (QWS) will be installed to enable rapid and efficient watering of coaching rakes, reducing turnaround time and facilitating faster train departures.

• Seamless connectivity to platforms

As part of the redevelopment, Brahmapur railway station will feature a fully integrated passenger movement system, ensuring seamless connectivity across both sides of the station and all platforms. “Unlike conventional arrangements, this elevated structure will facilitate continuous flow. The existing Foot Over Bridge is also being extended to further strengthen passenger movement and accessibility across the station,” the ECoR said.

The national transporter has planned to install lifts and escalators, making it one of the most accessibility focused stations on the East Coast Railway network. The station will also feature Divyang-friendly infrastructure, with tactile pathways and level-access facilities integrated throughout. The move aims at ensuring inclusive and barrier-free movement for all passengers.

• Development of circulating areas

To address long-pending congestion issues, the Railways plan to develop circulating areas on both sides of the station. According to ECoR, improvements to the main circulating area, including road widening, footpaths, drainage, compound walls and landscaping, have already been completed. Meanwhile, the work on the second-entry circulating area is underway, which will provide the city with an additional fully functional station gateway.

The Brahmapur station redevelopment project also includes the installation of CCTV cameras, baggage scanners, passenger information systems and integrated electrical and signalling upgrades. It also plans to enhance passenger convenience and navigation by introducing multilingual wayfinding signage in Odia, Hindi and English.