Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

October 26, 2026 11:25 PM

Vaishnaw, Suvendu Adhikari Flag Off Jaipur–Tatanagar–Santragachi Express; Jharkhand Rail Budget Rises to ₹7,500 Crore

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, flagged off the Jaipur (Khatipura)–Tatanagar–Santragachi Express train on Monday. Highlighting the development of Railways in Jharkhand, Vaishnaw said that the railway budget allocation for the state has increased from ₹450 crore to ₹7,500 crore, approximately 16 times the earlier allocation. He added that projects worth approximately ₹75,000 crore are underway in the state. He also...

October 26, 2026 6:33 PM

16-fold rise in budgetary outlay for railways in Jharkhand under Modi rule: Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday claimed that previous governments neglected Jharkhand, which saw a 16-fold increase in its railway budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rule. He also asserted that several railway projects in West Bengal received fresh impetus under the BJP government in the state and pointed out that the vital Beleghata-Sector V metro track construction in Kolkata has been completed. After flagging off the new Santragachi-Jaipur Express train virtually, the r...

March 27, 2026 2:48 PM

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme driving transformation of 13 railway stations in Delhi

The Ministry of Railways is undertaking a major overhaul of railway infrastructure in Delhi under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with 13 stations in the national capital identified for redevelopment as part of a nationwide initiative. The scheme, which aims to modernise railway stations with a long-term vision, has so far identified 1,338 stations across India for phased development, including key stations in Delhi such as New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar, Delhi Cantt, Safdarjung, Bi...

March 24, 2026 10:37 AM

Punjab: Mansa railway station redeveloped under Amrit Bharat Scheme, modern facilities added after a century

The Mansa district in Punjab has received a major infrastructure boost as the historic Mansa railway station, originally constructed in 1911, has been redeveloped under the Centre's Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, providing modern facilities to passengers after nearly a century. The railway station has been given a new look and has been dedicated to the general public, although some finishing work is still underway. The redevelopment has focused on improving passenger convenience by adding modern...

February 5, 2026 7:01 PM

172 stations completed under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Railways Ministry has completed redevelopment works at 172 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, said Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw. The scheme aims at long-term, phased redevelopment of stations with a focus on passenger amenities, sustainability and urban integration. Under the scheme, 1,337 stations have been identified for redevelopment across the country. The master plans include improved station access, better waiting halls and toilets, lifts and escal...

August 22, 2025 8:49 PM

Bihar at the crossroads of transformation: PM inaugurates key infrastructure projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 8.15 km Aunta–Simaria bridge project on NH-31, featuring a 1.86 km six-lane bridge over the river Ganga, built at a cost of over ₹1,870 crore. Constructed alongside the nearly seven-decade-old Rajendra Setu, the bridge provides direct connectivity between Mokama in Patna district and Begusarai, reducing travel distance for heavy vehicles by up to 100 km. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said, “This bridge not only eases trans...

May 23, 2025 3:26 PM

Explained: All you need to know about Amrit Bharat stations inaugurated by PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme on Thursday, marking a historic leap towards modernizing Indian Railways. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a long-term plan to redevelop and modernize railway stations across India in a phased manner in order to elevate the travel experience for millions of passengers. Under this scheme, detailed plans are made for each station and the work is done in ph...

May 22, 2025 9:10 AM

PM Modi to visit Karni Mata Temple in Rajasthan, address rally in Bikaner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the revered Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, located in Rajasthan's Bikaner district, on Thursday. This marks his first visit to Rajasthan following India’s strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7. During the visit, PM Modi will inaugurate 103 Amrit Stations across the country, including the newly developed Deshnok Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Yojana. He will also address a large public meeting...

May 20, 2025 9:03 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate 103 amrit stations on Thursday, including five redeveloped stations in Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 103 newly redeveloped Amrit Stations across the country via video conferencing during a special event in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Thursday, May 22. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday, five of these upgraded stations are located in Karnataka—Munirabad, Bagalkot, Gadag, Gokak Road, and Dharwad. The redevelopment of these 103 stations, spread across 86 districts in 18 States and Union Territories, has been undertaken ...