PM Modi Inaugurates 103 Upgraded Railway Stations Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

PM Modi Inaugurates 103 Upgraded Railway Stations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated significant upgrades to several key stations in Mumbai as part of the Amrit Bharat Scheme with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 22. The major stations include Parel, Matunga, Chinchpokli, and Wadala Road, with the initiative to improve passenger experience and modernize the city's transport infrastructure.

आज भारत अपनी ट्रेनों के नेटवर्क को भी आधुनिक कर रहा है। वंदे भारत ट्रेनें, अमृत भारत ट्रेनें, नमो भारत ट्रेनें देश की नई गति और नई प्रगति को दर्शाती हैः माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi #AmritStation pic.twitter.com/N9EP6ROyIC

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 22, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 103 revamped railway stations located in 86 districts of 18 states and union territories under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) on May 22, 2025. This is a major milestone in the Indian Railways' drive for modernization with the goal of turning more than 1,300 stations across the country into new-age, customer-friendly transport hubs.

What is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?

The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is a nationwide project aimed at revamping railway stations in a step-by-step manner. Each station is given a customised plan based on its specific needs, with improvements rolled out over time. The goal is to gradually elevate stations to modern standards while preserving their regional character.

By making stations more functional, beautiful, and accessible, the scheme hopes to redefine India's rail travel experience while boosting local economies and urban development.

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Important Features of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

• The purpose of this scheme is to redevelop world-class railway stations with improved accessibility and local architectural integration.
• 103 stations were opened, built at a cost of over ₹1,100 crore.
• Upgraded waiting areas, improved lighting, modern ticketing, Divyangjan-friendly, energy-efficient, and integrating local culture and heritage.

Stations serve 86 districts over 18 states and UTs, major and minor, of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.

Many stations will also feature executive lounges and dedicated areas for business meetings. The “One Station One Product” initiative will promote local crafts and products through kiosks within the station premises.

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What infrastructure changes are being made?

The scheme goes beyond cosmetic upgrades. Station buildings are being modernised and designed to connect both sides of the city, making them important urban hubs.

Improvements include:

• Integration with local transport systems like buses and metro services
• Infrastructure to support eco-friendly operations and noise reduction.
• Improved planning to enhance overall station functionality
• Features to support accessibility for persons with disabilities

The scheme aims to make these stations more than just places to catch a train, transforming them into vibrant community spaces that are shaped by the unique character of the region

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