Modi in Rajasthan: PM inaugurates 103 Amrit Bharat Stations, launches ₹26,000 crore projects, ET Infra
Redevelopment in focus: 103 Amrit Bharat stations
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Tomorrow, 22nd May is a landmark day for India's railway infrastructure. The Amrit Stations will boost comfort, connectivity and celebrate our glorious culture! https://t.co/oYQSRKKogb — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 21, 2025
Maharashtra: Matunga, Parel, Devlali, Chinchpokli
Uttar Pradesh: Saharanpur Junction, Bijnor, Idgah Agra Junction
Tamil Nadu: Srirangam, St. Thomas Mount, Tiruvannamalai
Gujarat: Morbi, Okha, Mithapur
Madhya Pradesh: Seoni, Orchha, Katni South.
₹26,000 crore infra push
Suratgarh–Phalodi (336 km)
Phulera–Degana (109 km)
Udaipur–Himmatnagar (210 km)
Phalodi–Jaisalmer (157 km)
Samdari–Barmer (129 km)
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In a major infrastructure push, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across India under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and flagged off the new Bikaner–Mumbai express train from Rajasthan.The 103 revamped stations span 86 districts across 18 states and Union Territories, signalling a nationwide upgrade to Indian Railways. The redevelopment integrates modern infrastructure with regional architectural styles, while focusing on improved accessibility, amenities for persons with disabilities, and enhanced passenger comfort.Highlighting the cultural and regional significance of the Amrit Bharat stations, Prime Minister Modi tweeted:The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, positioned as a long-term vision for Indian Railways, emphasises not only modernisation but also sustainability, inclusivity, and a celebration of India's cultural identity.Among the key stations being inaugurated:Alongside the station inaugurations, PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for multiple infrastructure projects totalling over ₹26,000 crore. A key focus is the ongoing electrification of rail lines—part of the effort to achieve 100 per cent electrification of the national rail network.Electrified sections inaugurated include:The foundation stone has also been laid for the Churu–Sadulpur rail line (58 km), further strengthening connectivity in western India.
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