Belagavi Railway Station: The First Pics Of The Swanky Redeveloped Station Are Out!

by Sanjana Shenoy
Belagavi Railway Station: The First Pics Of The Swanky Redeveloped Station Are Out!

The newly developed Belagavi railway station is the latest project inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi which shall make travel hassle-free for passengers in the Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa region. PM Modi dedicated the redeveloped station to not just the residents of Shivamogga but to the nation. And Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the first pictures and videos of the swanky redeveloped station.

Belagavi Railway Station Replete With Modern Amenities

Belagavi railway station underwent major redevelopment that cost around ₹190 crores. The newly developed railway station in Karnataka is now replete with modern amenities. Moreover, with the advent of the swanky rebuilt station, new trains can run from various regions of Goa and Maharashtra to Karnataka. Formerly known as Belgaum station, Belagavi station part of South Western Railways is one of the major railway stations serving passengers in Belagavi in North Western Karnataka.

Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw shared pictures and videos of Belagavi railway station on Twitter. The first was a before and after picture of how the station looked like before it underwent a swanky redevelopment. The new station almost resembles an airport from the outside. With ample parking space for vehicles, an Indian flag flying high and the majestic four-storey modern station standing tall shows that India has arrived.

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Railway Minister Shares First Pics & Videos Of The Station

The second tweet is a video showcasing the amenities of the modern railway station. Belagavi railway station has four storeys. It has air-conditioned retiring rooms and waiting lounges with steel chairs and a traditional Karnataka artwork at the back. Passengers can also head to food courts to grab a quick bite. There are ample ticket booking counters, escalators and lifts. The specially abled can commute within the station and go from one platform to another easily on ramps and lifts.

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Commercial space on the premises lets businesses carry out commercial activities. A separate area dedicated to two and four-wheelers and auto-rickshaw parking are also part of the station. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his inaugural speech mentioned that world-class railways stations are not just part of the Western world but of India as well.

So, are you excited to visit the all-new Belagavi railway station?

Cover Image Courtesy: @AshwiniVaishnaw/ Twitter