18-05-2025
West Bengal railway stations see overhaul under Amrit Bharat Scheme
West Bengal's Kalyani Ghoshpara Station and 18 other stations have undergone a complete overhaul in the last six months under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The stations have been upgraded with modern facilities to provide a better commuter experience.
Located near institutions like AIIMS Kalyani, the station serves as a crucial transit point in the region. It is among 18 stations under the Sealdah Division selected for redevelopment, and part of a larger network of 103 stations across the country slated to be inaugurated by the Prime Minister on May 22.
An investment of over ₹3 crore has gone into improvements ranging from safety features to passenger services. The platform height has been raised to ease boarding and deboarding, while a new full-cover shed made from bamboo mat sheets offers respite during peak summer heat.
Added features
The waiting area has been refurbished with added seating, a mini library and improved sanitation facilities. Digital tools introduced at the station include platform GPS clocks, single and double Face Train Information Boards (TIB), upgraded speaker systems, and a GPS-enabled outdoor tower clock.
In an attempt to make the station more accessible, they have made wheelchair accessibility, ramps, and low-height booking counters. Beautification efforts include landscaping and murals showcasing local art, enhanced with better lighting.
'The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme plays a key role in creating commuter-friendly stations with improved facilities,' the Sealdah Railway Division said in a statement.
'Commuters mean everything to us. For their safety and comfort, we will bring more such developments in the future,' said Ekalabya Chakraborty, Chief Public Relations Officer of Eastern Railway.
