Prime Minister Modi to launch around 2000 railway infrastructure projects today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the Nation around two thousand railway infrastructure projects worth more than 41 thousand crore rupees today afternoon through video conferencing.

Prime Minister has often emphasised the importance of providing world-class amenities at railway stations. In a major step in this endeavour, he will lay the foundation stone for redevelopment of 553 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

These stations, spread across 27 States and Union Territories, will be redeveloped at a cost of over 19 thousand crore rupees. These stations will act as ‘City Centres’ integrating both sides of the city.

They will have modern passenger amenities like roof plaza, beautiful landscaping, intermodal connectivity, improved modern façade, kids play area, kiosks, food courts, etc.

They will be redeveloped as environment friendly and also Divyang friendly. The design of these station buildings will be inspired by local culture, heritage and architecture.

Mr Modi will inaugurate Gomti Nagar station in Uttar Pradesh which has been redeveloped at a total cost of around 385 crore rupees. To cater to the increased future passenger footfall, this station has segregated arrival and departure facilities. It integrates both sides of the city.

This centrally air-conditioned station has modern passenger



amenities like Air Concourse, congestion-free circulation, food courts and ample parking space in upper and lower basement.

He will also lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation 1500 Road Over Bridges and Underpasses.

These Road Over Bridges and Underpasses spread across 24 States and Union Territories, the total cost of these projects is around 21 thousand 520 crore rupees. These projects will reduce congestion, enhance safety and connectivity, improve capacity, and efficiency of rail travel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of many railway projects today.  These also include various projects of Madhya Pradesh.

The inauguration and foundation stone laying program also includes redevelopment of 33 railway stations in Madhya Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also lay the foundation stone and inaugurate 133 Road Over Bridges and underpasses of Madhya Pradesh. The state level program will be organised in Sehore.  

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will also be present in this program. Under the development of railway infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh, an amount of Rs 15 thousand 143 crore has been sanctioned in the current year.  Overall, 32 projects of more than Rs 77 thousand 800 crore are being implemented in the state.