PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 2 -- Prayagraj Junction is set to transform from a railway transit hub into a commercial centre, with plans to develop a nine-storey building on the Civil Lines side of the station. The 45-metre-tall building is ready for redevelopment after the Railway Commercial Department's proposal received approval, and the tendering process is expected to begin this month. Spread across nearly 20,000 square metres, the project aims to create a modern commercial destination for people of all age groups. Railway officials said a part of the facility is expected to become operational before the upcoming Magh Mela, while the complete commercial complex is expected to be developed within 24 months. The proposed city centre will house a range of attractions, including a large food court featuring Prayagraj's popular street food alongside premium dining outlets. It will also include a dedicated gaming zone and turf sports facilities, offering VR gaming, racing simulators, and courts for sports such as box cricket and badminton. Families and shoppers will benefit from a fun park, amusement rides for children, branded retail outlets, a shopping complex and a multiplex cinema. The project is also expected to attract businesses, with corporate office spaces planned from the third to the ninth floors. Divisional PRO Amit Singh said the redevelopment is expected to generate significant revenue for the Railways while creating thousands of employment opportunities for local youth, further boosting Prayagraj's emergence as a major commercial and transportation hub....