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NDTV
22-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
PM Modi Virtually Inaugurates 3 Amrit Bharat Railway Stations In West Bengal
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated three redeveloped railway stations in West Bengal under the Centre's Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, officials said. The three stations -- Panagarh, Kalyani Ghoshpara and Joychandi Pahar -- are among the 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations inaugurated by the PM across the country through video conferencing from Bikaner in Rajasthan, they said. Prime Minister @narendramodi inaugurated 103 Amrit Stations including Deshnok under Amrit Bharat Station Yojana. He also flagged off a new train service between Bikaner-Mumbai (Bandra Terminus) and gifted various railway projects to Rajasthan. #AmritBharatStations … — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) May 22, 2025 Panagarh and Kalyani Ghoshpara are under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Railway, while Joychandi Pahar is part of the South Eastern Railway. Both these zonal railways are headquartered in Kolkata. These existing railway stations have undergone a total revamp with new passenger facilities and aesthetics, the officials said. A total of 100 railway stations in West Bengal have been taken up for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, they added.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: PM Modi launches 103 stations across 18 states — all you need to know
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: On Wednesday, May 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat stations in 18 Indian states. This initiative aimed at modernising and boosting the infrastructure of railway networks across the country, with each station undergoing a customised development process, implemented in phases based on individual needs. विरासत भी, विकास भी! 🚉 PM @narendramodi Ji's vision is to redevelop railway stations. 🧵103 Amrit Stations for superior passenger experience👇🏻 — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) May 20, 2025 The enhancements will focus on making railway infrastructures cleaner, more comfortable, and user-friendly by concentrating on key areas such as entry and exit points, waiting rooms, restrooms, platforms, and roofing. Additionally, the project will incorporate modern facilities, including lifts, escalators, and complimentary Wi-Fi, along with dedicated measures to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities The Amrit Bharat Mission aims to improve station infrastructure, enhance connectivity within urban areas, and integrate railway stations with other modes of transportation, such as buses and metro systems. This scheme goes back to 2021, when the Gandhinagar station became the first to undergo extensive modernisation, featuring advanced facilities and a five-star hotel. Overall, the Amrit Bharat Stations scheme represents a significant move by Indian Railways to modernise its infrastructure and improve the travel experience for millions of passengers across the country. *Inputs from PIB
