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Railways to upgrade 1,000 small stations under new scheme
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Railways to upgrade 1,000 small stations under new scheme

27 Dec 2022 2 Min Read CW Team
Indian Railways is planning to modernise 1,000 small but important stations under the new Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This is apart from the plan to revamp 200 big stations under a separate redevelopment programme.

Officials said the small stations would be identified not just by their footfall but also based on the cities they cater for. “The aim is to identify developing cities with potential and envisage railway stations as city centres that would link not just various parts of the city but also different cities. The plan is to map everything connected to it - bridges and different modes of transport.

“The idea is to start modernising stations in a cost-effective manner. According to need, the divisional railway managers (DRMs) will take a call on modernisation works in a phased manner,” an official said.

A special fund will be earmarked with the DRMs for this purpose.

According to the scheme document, it aims at preparing master plans of railway stations and implementing those in phases to enhance facilities including and beyond the minimum essential amenities and aim for the creation of roof plazas and city centres at stations.

The scheme's target is the introduction of new amenities as well as to upgrade and replace existing facilities, the document said.

See also:
Tirupati station upgrade in full swing to meet deadline
Mumbai to host METRO RAIL CONFERENCE on 20th January 2023

Indian Railways is planning to modernise 1,000 small but important stations under the new Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. This is apart from the plan to revamp 200 big stations under a separate redevelopment programme. Officials said the small stations would be identified not just by their footfall but also based on the cities they cater for. “The aim is to identify developing cities with potential and envisage railway stations as city centres that would link not just various parts of the city but also different cities. The plan is to map everything connected to it - bridges and different modes of transport. “The idea is to start modernising stations in a cost-effective manner. According to need, the divisional railway managers (DRMs) will take a call on modernisation works in a phased manner,” an official said. A special fund will be earmarked with the DRMs for this purpose. According to the scheme document, it aims at preparing master plans of railway stations and implementing those in phases to enhance facilities including and beyond the minimum essential amenities and aim for the creation of roof plazas and city centres at stations. The scheme's target is the introduction of new amenities as well as to upgrade and replace existing facilities, the document said. See also: Tirupati station upgrade in full swing to meet deadlineMumbai to host METRO RAIL CONFERENCE on 20th January 2023

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