Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Indian Railways identifies 1,318 stations for redevelopment

Feb 05, 2024 Shipra Parashar

Ashwini Vaishnaw announced development plans for 1,318 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

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ABSS aims to enhance station amenities like access, waiting halls, cleanliness, and Wi-Fi

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1,251 stations have been developed under the Adarsh Station Scheme, with 32 in Punjab

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The scheme focuses on broader goals like city integration, multimodal connectivity, and facilities for persons with disabilities

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Vaishnaw addressed queries on station redevelopment in Punjab and highlighted financial allocations

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Expenditure under Plan Head-53 for fiscal years 2021-22 to 2023-24 totaled Rs 1,148.74 crore

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Implementation status of recommendations from report of Standing Committee on Railways was presented to Parliament in Mar 2021

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