Government identified 1275 railway stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

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The government has identified 1275 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for the development of railway stations in India.

An overview of the news

• Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav gave this information in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on March 29.

• The scheme envisages development of stations on a sustained basis with a long term approach.

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

• Amrit Bharat Station Scheme was introduced by the Ministry of Railways in December 2022 

• The objective of the scheme is to prepare a master plan for railway stations and implement the master plan in a phased manner to enhance facilities.

Facilities Planned under this Scheme

• Provision for creation of Roof Plaza in future

• Free Wi-Fi, 5G Mobile Tower

• Widening of roads, removal of unwanted structures, properly designed signage, dedicated walkways, well planned parking areas, access to better lighting etc.

• High level platforms at all stations with a length of 600 meters

• Special facilities for the disabled.