Indian Government Identifies 1275 Railway Stations for Development under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

Category : National Published on: March 31 2023

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The Indian government has identified 1275 railway stations for development under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw provided this information in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
The Amrit Bharat Station scheme involves the development of railway stations on a continuous basis with a long-term approach.
The development will include the preparation of Master Plans and their implementation in phases.
The aim of the development is to improve the amenities at the stations, such as station access, waiting halls, toilets, free Wi-Fi, better passenger information systems, and executive lounges.
The scheme also aims to improve the building, integrate the station with both sides of the city, provide multimodal integration, amenities for Divyangjans, and create city centres at the station in the long term.