21-05-2025
PM to inaugurate 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations on May 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 103 Amrit railway stations through video conference at an event in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on May 22. These stations, located in 86 districts across 18 States and Union Territories, have been developed at a cost of over ₹1,100 crore.
'Over 1,300 stations are being redeveloped with modern facilities, designed to reflect regional architecture and enhance passenger amenities under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS),' a Railways Ministry spokesperson stated.
Mr. Modi will inaugurate the Deshnoke railway station in Bikaner, Rajasthan, redeveloped under ABSS and flag off Bikaner-Mumbai express train service (21903) from the station. The station serves pilgrims and tourists visiting the Karni Mata Temple here, and its construction is inspired by temple architecture with an arch and column theme.
Begumpet station in Telangana is inspired by the architecture of the Kakatiya empire. Thawe station in Bihar incorporates various murals and art works representing Maa Thawewali, the presiding deity at the temple here, which is one of the 52 sites known as Shakti Peethas, and depicting Madhubani paintings.
Dakor station in Gujarat is inspired by Ranchhodrai Ji Maharaj, a form of Lord Krishna.
Among the revamped stations which will be inaugurated, five are from Karnataka: Gadag, completed at a cost of ₹23.24 crore, Dharwad (₹17.1 crore), Bagalkot (₹16.06 crore), Munirabad (₹18.40 crore) and Gokak (₹16.98 crore), Railways officials said.
The redeveloped Amrit stations across India integrate modern infrastructure with cultural heritage as well as passenger-centric amenities, the Railways Ministry spokesperson said.
Mr. Modi will also lay the foundation stone of Churu-Sadulpur rail line (58 km) and dedicate to the Nation the electrified rail lines of Suratgarh-Phalodi (336 km), Phulera-Degana (109 km), Udaipur-Himmatnagar (210 km), Phalodi-Jaisalmer (157 km) and Samdari-Barmer (129 km).
The PM will also inaugurate projects of road infrastructure, medical education and solar power during the visit.
Bikaner-Mumbai express service
The Bikaner-Mumbai express train service (21903) will run between Bandra Terminus and Bikaner on a weekly basis.
The train is scheduled to leave Bandra Terminus every Monday (May 19, 2025) at 11.25 p.m. and reach Bikaner at 8.40 p.m. on Tuesday (May 20, 2025). On the return journey, the train (21904) will leave Bikaner on Wednesday (May 21, 2025) at 8.50 a.m. and reach Bandra Terminus on Thursday (May 22, 2025) at 6.45 a.m.
The train will stop at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand Nadiad, Sabarmati, Mehsana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Phalna, Marwad, Pali Marwad, Jodhpur, Merta Road, Nagaur, Nokha, and Deshnoke stations. The 22-coach train will include 18 3AC coaches, two 2AC coaches, two coaches for luggage, and two General Brake Vans.
