Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station Faces Questions Over Water Leakage, Defunct Fans

Gandhinagar Capital Railway Station, redeveloped under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and completed in 2021, has come under scrutiny over persistent water leakage and non-functional fans, with demands for a vigilance inquiry into the quality of construction and alleged irregularities.

The station, touted as a state-of-the-art facility, has a five-star hotel built above it. However, passengers are now facing problems reportedly linked to the condition of the newly developed infrastructure.

Swimming Pool Water Leaking For Four Months

Water has allegedly been leaking from the five-star hotel's swimming pool for more than four months.

The swimming pool is located above the passage leading to the lifts connecting Platform 1 with Platforms 2 and 3. The passage is frequently used by senior citizens and passengers with disabilities.

Continuous leakage has resulted in water accumulating on the floor, causing sludge, mud and an unpleasant stench in the area.

The condition has also raised questions over the effectiveness of cleanliness and maintenance measures at the station.

Over 20 Fans Near Ticket Counter Not Working

More than 20 fans have been installed in the passenger seating area near the ticket counter in the station concourse. However, more than half of them have reportedly remained non-functional for several months.

Allegations have also been raised that faulty electrical wiring by the contractor may be responsible for the problem.

The continued malfunction of the fans, despite the involvement of the electrical department, supervision by senior officials and third-party inspections, has led to questions over the quality of the electrical work and its subsequent maintenance.

Vigilance Inquiry Sought

A complaint, accompanied by video evidence, has reportedly been sent to the Vigilance Department seeking a high-level inquiry into the condition of the station.

The demands include identifying the contractor responsible for the work and determining under whose supervision the construction and electrical work was executed.

The complaint has also sought recovery of the cost of damage caused by the water leakage and non-functional fans over the past four months from those found responsible.

Site Inspection Sought Within 15 Days

The complainants have demanded that a site inspection be conducted within 15 days and that strict action be taken against those found responsible.

The demand for an inquiry comes amid allegations of poor construction quality and corruption in the execution and supervision of the project. These remain allegations and would require verification through the proposed inquiry.