Bandra Station- Queen of suburbs
- Indian Railways has initiated a comprehensive proposal in collaboration with The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to revamp Mumbai’s Bandra Sub-Urban Station
- Under an agreement between Indian Railways and UNESCO, a comprehensive management plan is being prepared for Bandra Station which is hailed as “queen of suburbs” of Mumbai. The aim is to transform this station into an efficient transportation hub but also to reinforce its status as a heritage landmark. This would be in line with Bandra precinct’s highly cultural and cosmopolitan character.
Bandra’s significance
- Bandra is home to some of the oldest religious shrines, Portuguese Fort, film studios, East Indian Christian Settlements, Anglo-Indian bakeries and art galleries.
- This station epitomizes and exemplifies the heritage and has been recognized as a Grade-I heritage property with an excellent blend of Victorian Gothic and the Vernacular style of architecture.
Main features of the UNESCO’s recommendations
- Realigning approaches and relieving congestion
- Streamlining the movement at entry/exit of station for effective access
- Transfer and public realm enhancements to reinforce civic significance.
- Steps to improve disabled-accessibility.
- Priority will be given to the pedestrians and universal access while creating an attractive and comfortable environment
