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Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
- 11 Jun 2025
- 2 min read
The Prime Minister inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across 86 districts in 18 States/UTs under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)
- About: ABSS, introduced by the Ministry of Railways in December 2022, aims to redevelop 1,309 railway stations into modern integrated transport hubs across India.
- It is also aimed at integrating regional architecture, enhancing passenger amenities, promoting inclusivity, and supporting urban development.
- Key Features:
- Customised & Culturally Integrated Redevelopment: Stations are redeveloped in phases with location-specific plans, combining modern amenities with regional architectural themes.
- Eg: Dwarka (Dwarkadheesh Temple), Ahmedabad (Modhera Sun Temple), Kumbakonam (Chola style) and Gurugram (modern urban design).
- Passenger Amenities: Stations include modern waiting halls, clean toilets, roofed platforms, streamlined access points, along with Wi-Fi, escalators, lifts, executive lounges, business areas, and improved signage for a seamless travel experience.
- Inclusive & Accessible Design: Aligned with the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan), features include ramps, lifts, Braille signage, tactile paths, accessible toilets, and lift-equipped subways/FOBs etc.
- Urban Development Focus: Stations are developed as multimodal city centres, integrating with bus and metro systems, connecting both sides of cities, and incorporating eco-friendly, noise-reducing infrastructure to support urban mobility.
- Customised & Culturally Integrated Redevelopment: Stations are redeveloped in phases with location-specific plans, combining modern amenities with regional architectural themes.
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