A Rs 393 Cr makeover of Visakhapatnam railway station planned

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Railway station is set for a makeover under the ambitious Station Redevelopment Programme as the city will soon transform into the headquarters of new South Coastal Railway Zone.
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has invited bids for redevelopment of Visakhapatnam railway station at a cost of Rs 393 crore.
While the last date for submission of bids is August 12, the redevelopment work is targeted for completion in 36 months.
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“Visakhapatnam is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The growth of the IT sector in recent times has significantly boosted the economic activities in the city. Redevelopment of Visakhapatnam railway station will have a multiplier impact on the local economy and further accentuate growth,” Dudeja said in a release here on Monday.
RLDA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Railways for the development of railway land for commercial use.