22-05-2025
Eighteen stations from Gujarat among 103 Amrit Bharat stations virtually inaugurated by PM today. Here's the full list
Eighteen stations from Gujarat featured on the list of 103 Amrit Bharat stations virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was present at the Limbdi railway station in Surendranagar for the symbolic inauguration on ground.
The 18 stations in Gujarat include Sihor, Utaran, Dakor, Derol, Hapa, Jamjodhpur, Jamvanthali, Kanalus, Karamsad, Kosamba, Limbdi, Mahuva, Mithapur, Morbi, Okha, Palitana, Rajula, and Samkhyali. These stations will have enhanced upgrades, including platforms resurfaced and fitted with tactile guidance tiles, warning tiles, and low-height water taps to ensure comfort and accessibility for the specially abled passengers.
A release from the Western Railways said that the renovated platform shelters offer 'improved crowd management' while 'inclusive accessible amenities' for physically challenged persons include friendly toilets, ramps, dedicated parking areas as well as dedicated vehicle lanes and pedestrian walkways for seamless traffic flow. New Coach Guidance Display Boards (CGDBs) have been installed to offer real-time coach positions for incoming trains.
માનનીય વડાપ્રધાન શ્રી @narendramodi એ દેશના પુન:વિકસિત કરાયેલા 103 રેલવે સ્ટેશન્સનું લોકાર્પણ કર્યું, તે પૈકી એક આપણું લીંબડી સ્ટેશન પણ છે.
આજે આ સ્ટેશન નાગરિકોની સુવિધામાં ખુલ્લુ મુકવાનો મને અવસર મળ્યો.
અહીં સૌંદર્ય, સુવિધા અને સંસ્કૃતિનો ત્રિવેણી સંગમ છે. આવા 18 'અમૃત ભારત…
— Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrapbjp) May 22, 2025
Describing the strategic location of Limbdi station, the WR said, 'Limbdi Railway Station has long served as a vital link in the Western Railway network, connecting cities like Bhavnagar and Surat and supporting the region's growing economy. With a daily footfall of over 1,300 passengers, the station plays a key role in facilitating both passenger travel and local trade. Historically developed to strengthen regional mobility, it has now emerged as a key transit point in Gujarat's evolving rail infrastructure. The station, which has been modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) with an investment of Rs 10.55 crore, has undergone a transformation aimed at enhancing functionality, aesthetics, and inclusivity.'
While the Railways describes Dakor in Kheda district as a place known to be a spiritual town due to the presence of the Ranchhodrai temple, Derol in Panchmahal district serves as a key station on the Vadodara-Delhi Rajdhani route. Palitana in Bhavnagar district is pivotal for both pilgrimage and trade.
In Jamnagar district, Hapa and Jamjodhpur stations have been transformed as gateways for regional trade and industrialisation while Kanalus station in Rajkot, located just 26 kilometres from Jamnagar, has been developed for its proximity to the Reliance refinery.
Mithapur Railway station, 10 kilometre from Okha, has been described as a key access point 'for the industrial hub of Tata Chemicals in Gujarat' while Okha station is strategic for 'tourism and industry', facilitating travel to cities like Puri, Rameswaram, Guwahati, Dehradun and Varanasi.
The Railways also describe Mahuva as 'Kashmir of Saurashtra', stating that the station 'supports a thriving agricultural economy' while serving as a 'crucial conduit' for passenger and freight trains.
