Railway consultative committee meeting discusses proposals on station development in Berhampur

@ Multifunctional Complex coming up at Brahmapur Railway Station

@This will be the first-of-its kind of such complex in India

In the Railway consultative committee meeting held on Tuesday at Berhampur Railway Station, several proposals were discussed regarding the development of the station.

Proposals were put forth for construction of several facilities including 15 feet shed at the entrance of the station, gates at the end of the platforms for security reasons, setting up of public toilet outside the railway station and multi-functional complex. Officials also discussed measures to be taken for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene at the station. 

After hearing suggestions from the committee members, Divisional Commercial Manager of Berhampur Railway Division Lingaraj Panda said, “All the proposals will be considered as per the necessities of the passengers. More importantly, the public toilet (Pay and Use) is the first thing to be taken on priority. Secondly, we will consider the safety measures that can be taken inside the Railway Station.”

The multi-functional complex, for which approval will have to be sought from Central Railway Ministry, will have vast space for parking and shops. “This will be the first-of-its kind of such complex in India. We will soon invoke the Railway Ministry regarding this,” mentioned the Divisional Railway Manager. 

Additional Divisional Railway Manager A.K.Parida, Station Manager D.P.Brahma, Office Superintendent B.B.Nayak and other committee members were also present at the meeting.