1 Essential Northern Railway Story for Indian Professionals
Tracked by Press Monitor — print media monitoring for Indian railway infrastructure. This press review covers news on railway station modernization based on today's Indian print publications.
1. Rs 4305 Lakh E-Tender For Ghaziabad Railway Station
A front-page report in Hindustan says the Assistant Executive Engineer of Construction, Northern Railway, State Entry Road, New Delhi, has invited e-tenders under the two-pack system for work on behalf of the President of India. The work involves development, redevelopment and major modernization of Ghaziabad Railway Station including city side, staff hostel building, RPF office, magistrate office, GRP office, type 4 and type 5 quarters, passenger shelters, circulating area road works and restoration of passenger amenities. The estimated cost of the work is Rs 4305 lakh with a security deposit of Rs 26.02 lakh, and the period of completion is 9 months.
Northern Railway has invited e-tenders under the two-pack system for the development, redevelopment, and major modernization of Ghaziabad Railway Station. The work, carried out on behalf of the President of India, covers city-side improvements, staff hostel building, RPF office, magistrate office, GRP office, type 4 and type 5 quarters, passenger shelters, circulating area road works, and restoration of passenger amenities.
Why it matters: This modernization represents a significant infrastructure upgrade for one of the key railway stations in the Delhi region, directly impacting commuter experience and station operations across Northern Railway's network.
Key detail: The estimated cost of the work is Rs 4305 lakh, with a security deposit of Rs 26.02 lakh and a completion period of 9 months.
Source: Hindustan, Delhi, 5 September 2026
Next step: The Assistant Executive Engineer of Construction, Northern Railway, State Entry Road, New Delhi, is now accepting e-tenders. Stakeholders and contractors should review the tender documents for eligibility and submission timelines.
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