Indian Railways has completed the redevelopment of 10 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) at a total cost of Rs 424.02 crore. These stations are located in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana, and Rajasthan. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims at development and upgradation of stations over the IR network, promoting multimodal connectivity, better station accessibility for passengers, and creating master plans.
The redeveloped stations include Jalandhar Cantt railway station in Punjab, which has been modernized at a cost of Rs 125 crore. The station now features a double-height air concourse, heavy steel platform roofing, slip-resistant flooring, energy-efficient LED lighting, improved connectivity through entry points from both sides of the city, and two new Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) with widths of 6 meters and 9 meters.
Other stations that have been redeveloped under the scheme include Baramati railway station in Maharashtra, Nandura railway station in Maharashtra, Hi-Tech City railway station in Telangana, Modi Nagar railway station in Delhi, Kesinga railway station in Odisha, Jaisalmer railway station in Rajasthan, Dausa railway station in Rajasthan, Panki Dham railway station in Uttar Pradesh, and Vindhyachal railway station in Uttar Pradesh.
Each of these stations has been equipped with modern amenities, including improved waiting rooms, modern toilet blocks, vitrified flooring, contemporary ceiling finishes, air-conditioned waiting rooms, drinking water coolers, and furniture on platforms and in waiting halls. The stations have also been upgraded with new platform shelters, Foot Over Bridges, and improved circulating areas.
The redevelopment of these stations is expected to enhance passenger convenience and provide a better travel experience. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a significant step towards modernizing India’s railway infrastructure and improving the overall quality of service.
The Indian Railways has invested heavily in the redevelopment of these stations, with Jaisalmer railway station being redeveloped at a cost of Rs 140 crore, and Jalandhar Cantt railway station being redeveloped at a cost of Rs 125 crore. The other stations have also been redeveloped at significant costs, ranging from Rs 10 crore to Rs 25 crore.
The redevelopment of these stations is part of the Indian Railways’ larger plan to modernize its infrastructure and improve the overall quality of service. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a significant step towards achieving this goal and providing a better travel experience for passengers.
