Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates 75 Revamped Railway Stations Under Amrit Bharat Scheme

In a significant move to modernize India's railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 75 revamped railway stations today via video conferencing. The event, held at the Jalandhar Cantt railway station, highlighted the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme's aim to enhance passenger experience and boost local economies. Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary praised the initiative, emphasizing its role in providing world-class facilities and supporting regional development. The redevelopment of stations like Shivnarayanpur is expected to improve services for travelers and foster local growth. This initiative marks a crucial step in the ongoing transformation of Indian Railways under Modi's leadership.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 17, 2026, 19:46 IST

Inauguration of Revamped Railway Stations

Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a virtual ceremony from the Jalandhar Cantt railway station in Punjab, marking the inauguration of 75 redeveloped railway stations across the nation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Chief Minister Mr. Samrat Chaudhary participated in the event via video conferencing from the 'Sankalp Sabhagar' located at Lok Seva Kendra.

During the event, the Chief Minister expressed that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Railways is continuously evolving into a modern, secure, and passenger-centric transportation system. Significant efforts are being made to enhance railway infrastructure while providing world-class amenities to travelers. The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims not only at modernizing the buildings but also represents a comprehensive initiative to offer passengers a better, safer, and more convenient travel experience. This initiative is expected to boost the local economy, tourism, trade, and regional development.

The Chief Minister also shared his happiness regarding the redevelopment of the Shivnarayanpur railway station on the Bhagalpur-Sahibganj rail line, which has been upgraded with modern facilities. This improvement will provide enhanced services to local travelers and further support regional development. He extended heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the people of Bihar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the honorable Railway Minister for this significant achievement. He expressed confidence that with the continued support of the central government, the development of railway infrastructure in Bihar will gain further momentum, benefiting the state's citizens.