A SPV named GARUD has been formed with Equity Contribution of Government of Gujarat (GoG) (74%) and IRSDC (26%) which would work as a Joint Venture Company for redevelopment of Gandhinagar Railway Station, development of Hotel on the Airspace above Railway Station and Management of Mahatma Mandir and Exhibition Centre at Helipad Ground.
The project involves:
77 m tall structure with Grand triple heighted reception entry foyer
318 luxury rooms as below:
It is a first-of-its-kind project in the country with an exclusive 5-star Hotel over rail tracks. The Gandhinagar railway station has a column-free platform roof spanning 105 meters, which is the largest in the Indian Railways network.
Railway Station :
Platform Level :
Gandhinagar Railway and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (GARUD) is a Joint Venture Company incorporated on 5th January, 2017 between Government of Gujarat (GOG) and Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Ltd (IRSDCL) under the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 with equity Contribution of 74% from Government of Gujarat (GOG) and 26% from Ministry of Railway (MOR).