Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is set to transform and revitalize 1309 railway stations across the nation.
It will breathe new life into travel hubs and enhance the overall passenger experience.
Amrit Bharat Station scheme envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a long term vision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6th August,2023 virtually laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country at a cost of over ₹24,470 crore.
The 508 stations are spread across 27 States and Union Territories —
55 each in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan (at a cost of ₹4,000 crore), 49 in Bihar, 44 in Maharashtra (₹1,500 crore), 37 in West Bengal, 34 in Madhya Pradesh (₹1,000 crore), 32 in Assam, 25 in Odisha, 22 in Punjab, 21 each in Gujarat and Telangana, 20 in Jharkhand, 18 each in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, 15 in Haryana, 13 in Karnataka and others.
Master plans are being prepared for the development of these stations as “city centres”, with proper integration of both sides of a city.
This approach is driven by the vision of the overall urban development of a city, centred on a railway station.
These stations will have better seating on platforms, upgraded waiting rooms, free Wi-Fi and other conveniences.
The redevelopment will provide modern passenger amenities along with ensuring well-designed traffic circulation, inter-modal integration, and signage for passengers.
The design of the station buildings will be inspired by local culture, heritage, and architecture.
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