The Ministry of Railways, as part of its station redevelopment drive, has formulated Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to modernize over 1,000 small stations over the coming years.

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

• Under this, stations will be equipped with facilities inspired by the mega-upgradation of marquee stations such as New Delhi and Ahmedabad, albeit at a lower cost.
• Key features of these proposed stations include provisions for roof top plazas, longer platforms, ballast-less tracks, and 5G connectivity.
• The scheme will subsume all previous redevelopment projects where work is yet to begin.

Implementation strategy

• The model envisages low-cost redevelopment of stations which can be executed timely.
• Zonal railways have been given the responsibility of selecting stations, which will then be approved by a committee of senior railway officials.
• Plans and consequent budgets will only be approved on the basis of factors such as footfall and inputs from stakeholders.

Facilities Planned under this Scheme

• Provision for Roof Plaza to be created in future
• Free Wi-Fi, space for 5G mobile towers
• Smooth access by widening of roads, removal of unwanted structures, properly designed signages, dedicated pedestrian pathways, well-planned parking areas, improved lighting etc.
• High level platforms (760-840 mm) at all stations with a length of 600 metres
• Special amenities for the disabled

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