Modern basement parking shaping up under Nagpur rly station revamp
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Nagpur: The Nagpur railway station redevelopment project has achieved a significant milestone with substantial progress in the construction of the West Wing-3 (WW-3) basement parking structure.
The development is a key component of the station modernisation plan.
The basement parking facility aims to enhance commuter convenience and alleviate congestion in one of the region's busiest railway hubs, said an official. The WW-3 basement parking project, executed in two phases, is set to transform the station's infrastructure in a major way.
Phase I, spanning 1,800 square metres, was completed and handed over to Central Railway Nagpur division in September 2024, said an official.
This section is operational as a surface-level parking zone, providing relief to commuters.
Alongside mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and firefighting (MEPF) installations, as well as interior works, the civil work is progressing steadily. Excavation and foundation works for Phase II, covering 1,620 square metres, have been completed, said an official. Approximately 90% of the basement slab casting has been completed, and shuttering for the remaining 10% is under way.
Phase II will further decongest the area, offering commuters a modern and spacious underground parking facility.
The achievement underscores Central Railway's initiatives of developing smart, efficient and passenger-centric infrastructure. The revamped Nagpur station is poised to become a future-ready railway hub, aligning with India's vision for world-class transportation networks.
Central Railway officials said they are focused on timely completion of works. "The WW-3 basement parking facility is a significant step toward making Nagpur railway station a model of efficiency and convenience," said a CR official.
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Modern basement parking shaping up under Nagpur rly station revamp
1 2 Nagpur: The Nagpur railway station redevelopment project has achieved a significant milestone with substantial progress in the construction of the West Wing-3 (WW-3) basement parking structure. The development is a key component of the station modernisation plan. The basement parking facility aims to enhance commuter convenience and alleviate congestion in one of the region's busiest railway hubs, said an official. The WW-3 basement parking project, executed in two phases, is set to transform the station's infrastructure in a major way. Phase I, spanning 1,800 square metres, was completed and handed over to Central Railway Nagpur division in September 2024, said an official. This section is operational as a surface-level parking zone, providing relief to commuters. Alongside mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and firefighting (MEPF) installations, as well as interior works, the civil work is progressing steadily. Excavation and foundation works for Phase II, covering 1,620 square metres, have been completed, said an official. Approximately 90% of the basement slab casting has been completed, and shuttering for the remaining 10% is under way. Phase II will further decongest the area, offering commuters a modern and spacious underground parking facility. The achievement underscores Central Railway's initiatives of developing smart, efficient and passenger-centric infrastructure. The revamped Nagpur station is poised to become a future-ready railway hub, aligning with India's vision for world-class transportation networks. Central Railway officials said they are focused on timely completion of works. "The WW-3 basement parking facility is a significant step toward making Nagpur railway station a model of efficiency and convenience," said a CR official.
