Maligaon, April 22:Kamakhya Railway station is becoming a very important railway station of N.E. region day by day. More and more long distance trains now originate from the station. Accordingly, the footfall has also increased by many folds, requiring provision of more amenities for passenger.
To fulfil the need to some extent, N.F. Railway has recently upgraded the facilities available presently at Kamakhya Railway station by adding more and more amenities for passenger. The station is being developed jointly with the Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India.
The facilities recently added are,10 retiring rooms having free wifi, AC, TV etc for passengers have been constructed.A 10 bedded dormitory for male passenger having free wifi, AC, TV etc has been added. A 10 bedded dormitory for female passenger having free wifi, AC, TV etc has been added.
A waiting hall having capacity to accommodate 120 passenger having Digital display system, mobile charging points, AC, free Wifi, separate Male and Female washrooms, Drinking water, TV and feedback system has been constructed.
The additional seating arrangement has been provided in platforms, a Cafeteria has been added, wall paintings by local artiste have been done to promote local culture and Construction of a Cloak room and renovation of water booths, toilets is under progress.
It is to be mentioned that Kamakhya station has been made the originating station for a number of trains like Northeast Express, Kamakhya Yesvantpur Express, Kamakhya- LTT Express, Kamakhya – Anand Vihar Express, Kamakhya – Indore Express and many other mail/express & passenger trains. Passenger boarding these trains will now be able to avail these best in class amenities.
