Ajni Station Redevelopment: RLDA Spearheads Transformation at a Cost of 297.79 Crores

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing railway infrastructure, the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has taken charge of the ambitious Ajni Station redevelopment project, allocating a budget of 297.79 crores for the comprehensive transformation.

Completed Achievements:

• Soil Investigation: A thorough soil investigation has been successfully conducted to ensure the foundation’s stability.
• Site Lab Inauguration: The commissioning of a site laboratory marks a pivotal step in maintaining construction precision.
• Labour Hutment Establishment: The completion of labor hutments ensures conducive working conditions for the workforce.
• Quarters and Structures Dismantling: The dismantling of 23 old quarters and abandoned structures has been accomplished.
• Type IV Staff Quarter Construction: Excavation, Plain Cement Concrete (PCC), footing and column casting, backfilling, plinth beam casting, and stilt floor slab casting for two Type IV staff quarters have been completed.
• Block A Advancements: Column casting for Block A has reached the 1st-floor slab, with the 1st-floor slab casting being successfully completed.
• Block B Progress: Column casting for Block B has been completed up to the 1st floor.
• East Side Station Building Development: Excavation for the East Side station building has been completed, along with footing casting and column casting up to the plinth level. Plinth beam casting is 30% complete.
• Batching Plant and Weigh Bridge Installations: The installation and calibration of the batching plant and the completion of the weigh bridge installation signify crucial developments.
• West Side Foundation Work: Excavation and PCC work for footing on the West side, including foundation and plinth beam casting for the temporary relocation of the station building, have been successfully completed.
• Steel Erection and Aerocon Panel Fixing: Steel erection and PCC work, along with aerocon panel fixing, have been completed, contributing to the structural integrity of the redevelopment.

Ongoing Endeavors:

• Staging for 1st Floor Slab: The staging for the 1st-floor slab is currently in progress.
• Reinforcement Binding: Progress stands at 50% for reinforcement binding in the remaining areas.
• Finishing Work: Ongoing finishing work, including the provision of staircases and ramps, is in progress.

The Indian Railways continues its unwavering commitment to providing improved amenities for passengers, with the Ajni Station redevelopment emerging as a crucial milestone in this endeavor. The completed and ongoing works reflect the dedication to creating a modern and efficient railway infrastructure for the benefit of commuters.