Railway Station Research Work

Railway station:
Def: a place on a railway line where trains regularly stop so that passengers can get on or off.
History:
The first full-scale working railway steam locomotive was built in the United Kingdom in 1804 by Richard
Trevithick. The two most important components in the railway – the track and the locomotive – were
developed during the industrial revolution (1750-1840). The first railway line in the world dates back to
1825, when George Stephenson connected the towns of Stockton and Darlington in England by rail.
STATION CATEGORIES
Metropolitan and Regional stations are classified according to the extent of services, staff
facilities and customer amenities they provide.
Types based on metropolian stations catagory
1. Premium:
Full-time staff, extensive modal interchange facilities, and enhanced amenities & services.
Lower car park capacity due to interchange focus.
2. Host:
Staffed during peak hours, basic interchange facilities, and standard amenities & services.
Medium car park capacity due to interchange focus.
3. Un-staffed:
No staff, limited services & security, and focus on local connections.
High car park capacity due to emphasis on individual travel.
Types based on regional stations category:
1. Premium:
Full-time staff, extensive modal interchange (other transportation connections), highest level of
amenities and services, CCTV-monitored heated/ventilated waiting areas.
Medium to high-volume car parking.
2. Modal Hub:
Variable staffing based on peak times, significant modal interchange, good level of amenities and
services.
Medium-volume car parking.
3. Commuter Station:
Staffed during morning peak hours, focus on local connections, moderate level of amenities and
services.High-volume car parking.
4. Regional Station:
Unstaffed, focus on local connections, basic amenities and services, relies on smart card ticketing.
Low-volume car parking.
GOOD DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES:
16 key principles for "Good Design" in transport infrastructure, with a focus on creating efficient, safe,
inclusive, and enjoyable experiences for everyone. Here's a concise summary:
Functionality: Well-planned, built for purpose, using appropriate materials and technology.
Safety: Secure, clear layout, good visibility, strong passive surveillance, and well-designed signage.
Seamlessness: Easy to understand and navigate, connects different modes seamlessly, with smooth
transitions.
Inclusivity: Accessible to all, with barrier-free routes and facilities for people with disabilities.
Walkability: Supports pedestrian movement across areas, with safe and pleasant pathways.
Sustainability: Environmentally friendly, promoting positive social, cultural, and economic benefits.
Engagement: Reflects diverse community values and encourages positive interaction.
Social Responsibility: Supports and connects communities, incorporates public spaces and amenities.
Site Responsiveness: Integrates with the local landscape, topography, and orientation.
Heritage Value: Respectful of history and local character, building continuity with the past.
Enduring Design: Relevant and high-quality, lasting for generations.
Enjoyable Journey: Creates a positive experience, not just a means of transportation.
Durability: Easy to maintain and ages gracefully.
Delightful Design: Authentic, sensitive, and intelligent in form, space, and detail.
These principles encourage a holistic approach to designing transport infrastructure that prioritizes not
just functionality, but also the user experience, community integration, and long-term sustainability.
Circulation and Flow diagram for passengers:
Passenger Circulation Concourses including platforms, thoroughfares, footbridges and
underpasses as appropriate, shall be provided to connect the following station areas:
a) All sources of pedestrian traffic (on-street footpaths, modal interchange, kiss and
ride, car and bicycle parking) to the station entrance;
b) Station entrance to Platform(s);
c) Platform to Platform and all sources to the platform.
These concourses should be designed to assist with the efficient flow of passengers within
the station in accordance with the level of service of the proposed facility.
Circulation and Flow diagram for operational areas:
Key points for station operational areas:
Functionality:
Flexible layout to accommodate various equipment safely, securely, and efficiently.
Utilize natural light and ventilation for improved comfort and energy efficiency.
Climate control system for heating and cooling.

Security:
Separate access for public and staff, where required by ARO.
Doors with eye holes for staff to identify visitors before opening.
Design facilitates overall surveillance for passenger safety and security.
Overall:
Prioritize passenger wellbeing and comfort while ensuring smooth operational efficiency.
Platform:
A railway platform shall be designed primarily as a component of an overall journey. As
such functional and accessible paths of travel shall be designed / considered first. The
design of a railway platform shall enable passengers to board and alight from trains in a
safe and efficient manner.
Height from the top of the rail track level is 3.5 ft.
Preferred setback width is 11 ft
The absolute minimum width is 8ft.

Pakistan Railways:
History:
Began in 1855 during British Raj, initially patchwork of local, narrow-gauge tracks.
Expanded after independence, converted to broad-gauge tracks throughout the country.
Railway museums showcase Pakistan's rich railway history.
Infrastructure:
11,881 km of tracks, mostly old (80-90 years).
Maximum speed 120 km/h, upgrade to 160 km/h in progress for major lines.
5 main lines, 20 branch lines connecting cities and provinces.
Railway Stations:
Thousands of stations across Pakistan, major ones in Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, etc.
Most major stations have parking, waiting rooms, museums, reservation offices, food stalls.
Lahore station is a historical landmark.
Karachi Circular Railway revival project underway.
Booking and Schedules:
Online booking and schedule information available at www.pakrail.gov.pk.
Users can register and check train availability, fares, and freight charges.
Trains:
Fleet of 228 trains with capacity for 65 million passengers annually.
Popular trains include Shalimar Express, Akber Express, Khyber Mail, and Greenline Express.
Freight Transportation:
Railways account for 73% of freight transport in Pakistan.
Revenue reached PKR 55 billion in 2018-19.
Linked to major ports like Port Qasim and Karachi Port.
Transports agricultural, industrial, and imported goods.
Overall:
Extensive railway network with historical background.
Modernization and expansion projects underway.
Plays a crucial role in passenger and freight transportation for Pakistan's economy.

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facilities and customer amenities they provide.

Types based on metropolian stations catagory

Lower car park capacity due to interchange focus.

Medium car park capacity due to interchange focus.

No staff, limited services & security, and focus on local connections.

High car park capacity due to emphasis on individual travel.

Types based on regional stations category:

Medium to high-volume car parking.

Medium-volume car parking.

Low-volume car parking.

GOOD DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES:

Engagement: Reflects diverse community values and encourages positive interaction.

Enduring Design: Relevant and high-quality, lasting for generations.

Enjoyable Journey: Creates a positive experience, not just a means of transportation.

Durability: Easy to maintain and ages gracefully.

Passenger Circulation Concourses including platforms, thoroughfares, footbridges and

underpasses as appropriate, shall be provided to connect the following station areas:

ride, car and bicycle parking) to the station entrance;

b) Station entrance to Platform(s);

c) Platform to Platform and all sources to the platform.

Circulation and Flow diagram for operational areas:

Key points for station operational areas:

Flexible layout to accommodate various equipment safely, securely, and efficiently.

Climate control system for heating and cooling.

Separate access for public and staff, where required by ARO.

Design facilitates overall surveillance for passenger safety and security.

A railway platform shall be designed primarily as a component of an overall journey. As

safe and efficient manner.

Preferred setback width is 11 ft

The absolute minimum width is 8ft.

Expanded after independence, converted to broad-gauge tracks throughout the country.

Railway museums showcase Pakistan's rich railway history.

11,881 km of tracks, mostly old (80-90 years).

5 main lines, 20 branch lines connecting cities and provinces.

Lahore station is a historical landmark.

Karachi Circular Railway revival project underway.

Booking and Schedules:

Online booking and schedule information available at www.pakrail.gov.pk.

Fleet of 228 trains with capacity for 65 million passengers annually.

Railways account for 73% of freight transport in Pakistan.

Revenue reached PKR 55 billion in 2018-19.

Linked to major ports like Port Qasim and Karachi Port.

Transports agricultural, industrial, and imported goods.

Extensive railway network with historical background.

Modernization and expansion projects underway.

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