New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a nationwide project aimed at revamping 508 railway stations across 16 states and Union Territories in India. The project aims to modernize and upgrade these stations to provide better amenities and services to passengers.
The selected railway stations are distributed as follows: 55 each in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, 49 in Bihar, 44 in Maharashtra, 37 in West Bengal, 34 in Madhya Pradesh, 32 in Assam, 25 in Odisha, 22 in Punjab, 21 each in Gujarat and Telangana, 20 in Jharkhand, 18 each in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, 15 in Haryana, and 13 in Karnataka.
Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 508 railway stations are set to be redeveloped, leading to a significant transformation of rail infrastructure in India. https://t.co/RavZz4l9Lc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 6, 2023
The initiative seeks to enhance the overall travel experience for railway passengers and improve the infrastructure and facilities at these stations. With this ambitious project, the government aims to create modern, passenger-friendly, and world-class railway stations that cater to the needs of travelers from various regions across the country.
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