Surendranagar Station’s 12-Metre Foot Overbridge Girder Launch Completed Ahead of Schedule

The girder launching work for a new 12-metre-wide foot overbridge (FOB) at Surendranagar railway station has been completed ahead of schedule, Western Railway officials said. The work was carried out in phases between October 2 and October 8 under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Heavy Machinery and 60 Workers Deployed

The operation involved two heavy-duty cranes, each with a lifting capacity of 350 metric tonnes, three Hydra machines, five welders, six gas cutters, four supervisors and 60 skilled workers.

Railway officials said the team completed the technically demanding work while minimising disruption to train operations. Safety measures were maintained across both railway tracks throughout the operation.

Wider Bridge to Ease Passenger Congestion

The new 12-metre-wide foot overbridge is expected to improve passenger movement between platforms, particularly during festivals, peak hours and periods of heavy train arrivals and departures.

Its wider structure is intended to ease congestion around staircases and crowded platform areas, allowing passengers to move more smoothly through the station. The bridge is also expected to accommodate rising passenger traffic in the future.

Passenger Safety Remains a Priority

The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) said passenger safety and convenience remained key priorities in railway infrastructure development. The official credited the technical expertise of railway personnel and coordinated teamwork for completing the girder launching ahead of schedule.

The project forms part of Western Railway’s ongoing station modernisation efforts under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which aims to improve passenger facilities and movement at railway stations.