Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, redevelopment works are underway in 60 railway stations across the North East. Of these, 50 railway stations in Assam have been selected.
Somanna inspected Dibrugarh Railway Station on Saturday and Guwahati Railway Station today, assessing the progress of redevelopment works under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) and reviewing key passenger facilities.
The discussions focused on the progress of the electrification of railway lines, the introduction of electric passenger trains from Badarpur to Sabroom, the conversion of the single-line railway track to a double-line track, the introduction of the Agartala-Guwahati intercity rail service, t
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for their support towards the growth of Indian Railways, and said that about 100 new Amrit Bharat trains will be manufactured as part of this budgeta
Uttar Pradesh Minister Rajni Tiwari has said that 24 people have been injured in the lintel collapse at Kannauj railway station and those guilty of negligence will be punished after a probe.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, highlighting improvements for passengers, including enhanced features in coaches and the addition of a dining car to Vistadome trains.
The development comes as part of the Modi government's significant infrastructure investments in the state, including a Rs5,336 crore allocation for the railway budget this year and the ongoing upgrade of 44 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat scheme.
DRM Sanjeev added, "Passengers will experience the grandeur upon arrival. The lighting has been improved, and the ceiling has been raised for a more spacious feel. Facilities such as e-ATM machines for ticket purchases and train information are available, along with other enhancements."
Gnanasekar, Deputy Chief Engineer at Madurai Junction, said that they will be providing airport-like facilities here with AC waiting halls and multi-level parking for vehicles.
The meeting focused on critical infrastructure developments, including new railway lines, road over, under bridges, and station improvements under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.' The ministers emphasised the need for faster project completion, improved passenger services, and the introduc
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), 92 stations within Northeast Frontier Railway's (NFR) jurisdiction are being redeveloped with world-class modern amenities and facilities, said Chief Public Relations Officer Northeast Frontier Railway on Saturday.