“In order to enhance the travel experience, 553 stations will be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The foundation stones for these stations would be laid. Overbridges and underpasses across India will also be inaugurated,” the minister said in a post on social media platform X.
These 553 stations, spread across 27 states and union territories are being redeveloped at over Rs 19,000 crore.
“These stations will act as ‘City Centres’ integrating both sides of the city. They will have modern passenger amenities like roof plaza, beautiful landscaping, inter modal connectivity, improved modern façade, kids play area, kiosks, food courts, etc. They will be redeveloped as environment friendly and also Divyang friendly. The design of these station buildings will be inspired by local culture, heritage and architecture,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release on Sunday.
Gomti Nagar station in Uttar Pradesh, which has been redeveloped at Rs 385 crore, will be inaugurated as well.
Foundation stones will be laid for 1,500 Road Under Bridges (RUBs), Road Over Bridges (ROBs), which have been constructed at a cost of Rs 21,520 crore.
It was announced earlier that PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for 28 stations over Eastern Railway under a Rs 704 crore scheme.
The Eastern Railway line will be seeing construction of RUBs & ROBs and redevelopment of stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Under the ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme,’ selected stations in the selected divisions will receive upgraded passenger facilities, including wide foot-over bridges (FOBs), frontage improvements, spacious waiting areas, surveillance through CCTV cameras, food kiosks, divyangjan-friendly toilets, ramps, signages and escalators.
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