New Delhi: Rail Land Development Authority has been entrusted to receive additional 49 railway stations across India, for redevelopment. Some of these stations are Amravati, Rajkot, Mathura, Agra Fort, Bikaner, Kurushetra, and Bhopal among others.  RLDA is already developing 60 railway stations as part of the Smart Cities project of the Government of India.

Ved Parkash Dudeja, Vice Chairman, RLDA, said, "We look forward to the mandate. The station redevelopment is intrinsically linked to urban rejuvenation. The redevelopment of these stations will offer world-class amenities to passengers and enhance their travel experience. It will also lead to a multiplier effect on the local economy to boost retail, real estate, and tourism and generate employment opportunities. As a responsible organization, RLDA is steadfastly committed to delivering these stations as per schedule to fulfill the aspirations of New India."

RLDA has recently successfully concluded a Request for Qualification for the Puri and Lucknow Railway Stations inviting bids from eligible developers to participate in the redevelopment process. The projects have received an encouraging response from developers and investors alike.

In addition, for the redevelopment of the Dehradun, Nellore, Tirupati, Puducherry, Ernakulum, and New Delhi Railway Station, RFQ has been finalized and RFPs will be issued shortly. These station projects will be redeveloped under the PPP model.

RLDA is a statutory authority under the Ministry of Railways for the development of Railway land. Indian Railways has approximately 43,000 hectares of vacant land across India. RLDA is currently handling 84 railway colony redevelopment projects and has recently leased out three railway colonies in Guwahati and Secunderabad for redevelopment. RLDA has over 100 commercial sites across India for leasing, and the eligible developers for each will be selected through an open and transparent bidding process.

RLDA is now working on 109 Railway stations in a phased manner. The railway stations across India will be redeveloped on a PPP/EPC Model as a part of Smart City Projects launched by the Government of India.