railway stations

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...

January 20, 2026 7:23 PM

‘One Station One Product’ scheme transforms railway stations into hubs of local enterprise

The Indian Railways’ One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative has emerged as a significant platform for promoting local craftsmanship and grassroots entrepreneurship, transforming railway stations into vibrant showcases of India’s regional identity while providing direct market access to thousands of artisans. Launched in 2022, the OSOP scheme has expanded rapidly across the country. As of January 19, 2026, OSOP outlets have been set up at 2,002 railway stations, with a total of 2,326 outl...

October 30, 2025 8:49 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw approves development of 76 passenger holding areas at major railway stations across India

In a step to enhance passenger convenience and crowd management, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday approved a comprehensive plan for developing 76 passenger holding areas at key railway stations across the country. The initiative follows the successful model of the Yatri Suvidha Kendra at New Delhi Railway Station, which has significantly improved passenger comfort and station management during peak travel seasons. The newly approved holding areas will adopt a modular des...

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 ...

September 16, 2024 3:56 PM

Uttar Pradesh: Eight railway stations in Lucknow division renamed

The names of eight railway stations in Uttar Pradesh have been changed according to an order issued by the Northern Railways on Tuesday. The Competent Authority has accorded its approval for the change in names of 8 stations that fall under the Lucknow division of the Northern Railways. The stations with new names are Kasimpur Halt, Jais, Misrauli, Bani, Nihalgarh, Akbarganj, Wazirganj Halt, and Fursatganj. The names of eight railway stations in the Lucknow division have been changed are: Kasi...