HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, July 26: In a bid to further enhance rail facilities in the north-east and Assam, Rs 10,369 crores have been allocated in the interim Budget 2024-25 for railway infrastructure projects. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), 60 stations in the north-east are being redeveloped with world-class amenities. Among these, Tangla railway station will receive a significant facelift at a cost of Rs 14.14 crores. This revamping will provide modern state-of-the-art amenities to railway users in the nearby areas.
Tangla railway station is an important station in Udalguri district, located between the Rangiya – Rangapara section under the Rangiya division of NFR. The existing station building will be extended with an improved facade, offering facilities such as retiring rooms and a waiting room with the latest amenities for passenger convenience. The station will also be equipped with divyangjan-friendly ramps and toilet facilities, two lifts, and a 5-metre-wide foot overbridge. A new toilet block will be constructed separately for male and female passengers. Additionally, improved parking facilities and beautification of the circulating area are planned. All platforms will be provided with shelters and resurfaced with marble stone and tiles for ease of movement. The entry and exit paths will be developed to offer improved accessibility for passengers.
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Tenders have been awarded for all the above works. The foundation work for the new station building has already started. Other passenger amenities, such as the installation of coach guidance boards, train information display systems, platform extensions, and easy access water booths for divyangjan, are also in progress.
The upgrade of Tangla station is expected to create new employment and business opportunities, ease travel, and significantly boost tourism for passengers from the city and nearby areas.
