109-year-old Dankuni railway station in Bengal to get Rs 18.66 crore upgrade

The 109-year-old Dankuni railway station in West Bengal is set to receive a significant upgrade amounting to Rs 18.66 crore. This redevelopment project is being undertaken by the Ministry of Railways as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). The station, located on the Howrah-Bardhaman Chord line within the Howrah Division of Eastern Railway, has been serving the bustling Kolkata metropolitan region since its construction in 1917.

Dankuni plays a crucial role in the region's railway network, handling over 30,000 passengers daily and acting as an essential intermediate stop for trains traveling to and from southern and northeastern states. Its strategic location has also contributed to the growth of the region as an industrial hub. The government's emphasis on modernization is evident in the already completed works, which include the refurbishment of the main station building's ground floor, renovation of the building facade, construction of a porch, and development of circulating and parking areas.

Further enhancements include improved lighting, new train information and GPS clock systems. The station's importance is expected to grow with the proposed freight connectivity projects, including a new Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) connecting Dankuni to Surat in Gujarat. This development is poised to strengthen Dankuni's role as a vital freight and logistics hub, further underscoring the significance of the railway station and its surrounding industrial region.