Rourkela: The Railways, which has been at the receiving end for many reasons, is going to implement many new facilities at Rourkela Junction. Among them, the most notable is the opening of a restaurant inside rail coaches for the passengers. Speaking on this, station master Prabhas Das said, “In all probability, by the end of this month this unique project is going to be operational. Work on this is going on at a very fast pace.” The unique facility is being set up on the second entrance to the railway platform from the Durgapur hill range side. The work was awarded to a private party in April. “Passengers will enjoy the unique ambiance of a railway compartment and restaurant in one place,” said a person from the company preparing the joint.
Besides, the station will have many other shops for the benefit of the passengers. “Soon an ultra-modern interlocking system is going to be set up at Rourkela station. Also, platforms 6 and 7 will be ready soon,” said a person in the railway project department at Bondamunda.
In addition to the above, two modern stairs and a ramp are at the final stage of construction. A wide foot-over bridge is also getting ready for passengers and another lavatory is being made at platform no-5. There is good news also for those coming to attend to the passengers. In front of both entrances, there will be free parking provisions for all. All illegal parking are being evicted and a special vigil will be started soon to check anyone charging parking fees to the visitors.