PM Modi inaugurates two revamped railway stations
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Patna: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated two fully revamped railway stations in Bihar, namely Thawe Junction in Gopalganj district and Pirpainti in Bhagalpur district, through videoconferencing on Thursday.
Altogether 103 revamped stations have been inaugurated across 18 states in the country with upgraded facilities to enhance passengers' comforts and improve their infrastructure.
According to the ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra, Thawe Junction, which falls under the Varanasi division of the North Eastern Railway, has been redeveloped for Rs 11.75 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).
"The station, which has a direct connectivity to Lucknow and Gorakhpur, has been given a facelift in about 400 square metre station building area while circulating area of the station has been developed in about 1,030 square metre," he said, adding that the new station building has a spacious waiting hall and other modern facilities for passengers.
Similarly, the Pirpainti station which falls under the Malda division of the Eastern Railway, was renovated for Rs 18.93 crore.
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"The improvements are designed to meet the growing needs of passengers in Bhagalpur district and surrounding areas," the CPRO said, adding that a food plaza, wider foot-over bridges, new circulating area, waiting hall and ticket-booking counters have been provided at the station.
In his address, PM Modi emphasised the govt's commitment to transforming railway infrastructure across the country with a focus on safety, convenience and modern facilities.
He noted that such developments would not only improve travel experiences but it would also contribute to regional growth and connectivity.
According to the Railway Board sources, the inauguration of newly redeveloped railway station buildings in such large numbers is part of a broader plan to revamp other key railway stations across India, aligning with the vision of a modern, efficient and passenger-friendly railway network.
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