The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in a joint venture with Ahmedabad-based Dineshchandra R Agrawal (DRA) Infracon has emerged as the lowest bidder among six for the redevelopment work of Ahmedabad railway station, according to two officials close to the development.
The Ahmedabad station will be redeveloped on EPC mode for an estimated project cost of about ₹2,400 crore by DMRC-DRA joint venture that has won the tender, said an official of the Rail Land Development Authority, Ministry of Railways, which invited bids for the project.
The initiative in Ahmedabad’s Kalupur district entails a comprehensive overhaul of the current Indian railway facility. The aim is to create a contemporary space with a blend of commercial, residential, and retail developments.
The new station building’s design is inspired by Modhera Sun Temple, and the station premises will include an open space Amphitheatre inspired by Adalaj Stepwell. The design will also incorporate important heritage monuments of the city, including the Brick Minar and Jhulta Minar.
Ahmedabad Railway Station is the biggest in Gujarat and it has 12 platforms and houses two minarets as remnants of Sidi Bashir Mosque that are deemed as heritage structures.