Following is a from a PIB based on a Rajya Sabha answer.

Thirty railway stations have been identified for modernization under modernication scheme on the ECOR during 2006-07 and 2007-08.  These are:

2006-07 – Bhubneshwar, Cuttack, Puri, Brahampur, Bhadrak, Sambalpur, Bolangir, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Kantabanji, Vishakhapatnam, Vizianagram, Rayagada, Duvvada & Srikakulam Road railway stations.

2007-08 – Khurda Road, Jaipur Keonjhar Road, Palasa, Balugaon, Dhenkanal, Bargarh Road, Mhasamund, Bagabara road, Khariar road, Muniguda, Koraput, Parvathipuram, Simhachalam, Bobbili & Chipurupalli railway stations.

Railways have invited bids for station modernization works. These works are to include the following:

a)                   Improved circulating area

b)                   Improved concourse

c)                   Better Platform surfaces

d)                   Improved waiting halls with good toilets

e)                   Adequate lighting on Platforms and other conspicuous locations at station

f)                     Modern design water booths

g)                   Improved seating arrangements, etc.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri R.Velu in written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.