Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation around 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth more than Rs. 41,000 crores on Monday via video conferencing, the PMO said on Sunday.
The PM 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 the 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 Rs 19,000 crore.
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These stations will act as ‘City Centres’ integrating both sides of the city. They will have modern passenger amenities like a roof plaza, beautiful landscaping, intermodal connectivity, an improved modern façade, a kids’ play area, kiosks, food courts among others. 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.
Further, Mr Modi will inaugurate Gomti Nagar station in Uttar Pradesh which has been redeveloped at a total cost of around Rs 385 crores. 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.
The PM will also lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation 1500 Road Over Bridges and Underpasses. These Road Over Bridges and Underpasses are spread across 24 States and Union Territories and the total cost of these projects is around Rs 21,520 crore. These projects will reduce congestion, enhance safety and connectivity, and improve capacity, and efficiency of rail travel.
