NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): On Sunday, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, made a historic move by laying the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 Railway Stations across the country through video conferencing. The ambitious project is estimated to cost more than Rs 24,470 crores. The selected 508 stations for redevelopment are spread across 27 states and union territories. States like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have 55 stations each, Bihar has 49 stations, Maharashtra has 44 stations, West Bengal has 37 stations, Madhya Pradesh has 34 stations, Assam has 32 stations, Odisha has 25 stations, Punjab has 22 stations, and Gujarat and Telangana have 21 stations each. Additionally, Jharkhand has 20 stations, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have 18 stations each, Haryana has 15 stations, and Karnataka has 13 stations, among others.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister emphasized that the country is moving towards the goal of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) and is entering the Amrit Kaal. He expressed that there is new energy, inspiration, and determination in the country, which marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Indian Railways. He announced that almost 1300 prime railway stations in the country will be redeveloped as ‘Amrit Bharat Stations’, ushering in modernity and giving them a new lease of life.
The Prime Minister stressed that this redevelopment project will not only benefit the railways but also contribute to overall infrastructure development in the country. The benefits of this initiative will be extended to all states, with 55 Amrit Stations to be developed in Uttar Pradesh at an approximate cost of Rs 4,000 crores, and another 55 stations in Rajasthan. Similarly, 34 stations in Madhya Pradesh will undergo redevelopment at a cost of around Rs 1,000 crores, 44 stations in Maharashtra at approximately Rs 1,500 crores, and prime railway stations in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and other states will also be redeveloped.
The Prime Minister applauded the Ministry of Railways for undertaking this historic project and congratulated the citizens on this significant step towards progress and development.
The revamp will offer modern passenger amenities, seamless traffic flow, inter-modal integration, and well-crafted signage for passenger guidance. The station buildings’ designs will draw inspiration from the region’s local culture, heritage, and architectural styles.
