The Indian Railways has been actively working on the redevelopment of railway stations to enhance passenger experience and make travel more convenient. The modernization plan includes various amenities such as improved waiting areas, better seating arrangements, state-of-the-art restrooms, Wi-Fi facilities, and enhanced security measures.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, the visionary behind this redevelopment initiative, emphasized that the government is fully committed to providing world-class facilities without resorting to increasing the burden on the passengers. This approach is aimed at creating a sustainable and inclusive railway network that caters to the diverse needs of the people while ensuring affordability.

Ashwini Vaishnaw’s announcement of no hike in rail fares in the name of stations redevelopment is a significant relief for the Indian Railways’ passengers. It demonstrates the government’s commitment to providing modern and improved facilities without putting extra financial pressure on commuters. The sustainable approach to stations redevelopment, coupled with the focus on enhancing passenger experience, sets a positive precedent for future infrastructural developments in the country.

As the railway stations undergo transformation, India’s rail network will witness a boost in tourism and economic growth, benefiting both passengers and the local communities. The government’s efforts to make railway travel more comfortable, convenient, and affordable signify a brighter future for the nation’s transportation sector.

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In a historic move, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 Railway Stations across the country via video conferencing today. Redeveloped at a cost of more than Rs 24,470 crores, these 508 stations are spread across 27 states and union territories, including 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, 13 in Karnataka among others.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister remarked that the new India which is fast moving towards the goal of Viksit Bharat is on the onset of Amrit Kaal. “There is new energy, new inspirations and new resolutions”, the Prime Minister said underlining that it is the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Indian Railway. He informed that almost 1300 prime railway stations in the country will now be redeveloped with modernity as ‘Amrit Bharat Stations’ and will get a new lease of life. Out of the 1300 railway stations, the Prime Minister informed, the foundation stone for 508 Amrit Bharat Stations is being laid today at the cost of approx Rs 25,000 crores. He emphasized that the redevelopment project will be a huge campaign for infrastructure development in the country along with the railways as well as the common citizens. Noting that its benefits will be spread to all states in the country, the Prime Minister mentioned that 55 Amrit Stations will be developed at the cost of approx Rs 4,000 crores in Uttar Pradesh, and in Rajasthan also 55 stations will become Amrit Stations, 34 stations in Madhya Pradesh at the cost of approx Rs 1,000 crores, 44 stations in Maharashtra at the cost of 1,500 crores, and prime railway stations in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala among others will be redeveloped. The Prime Minister praised the Ministry of Railways and congratulated the citizens for this historic project.
Highlighting that railways has provided jobs to more than 1.5 lakh youth alone, the Prime Minister said that employment is also being created by investing lakhs of crores on infrastructure. At present, the Prime Minister said, the central government is also running a campaign to provide jobs to 10 lakh.

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