PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stone for Railway Station Development

Tomorrow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kickstart the renovation of 554 railway stations nationwide. Additionally, 1500 rail flyovers and 1500 underpasses will be inaugurated. This initiative falls under Phase 2 of the Amrita Bharat Stations Scheme (ABSS). Railway Divisional Manager Narendra Patil confirmed that the Central Government has allocated Rs.621.37 crore for renovating 11 stations and constructing road underpasses in the Vijayawada division.

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Under the Vijayawada division, railway stations including Anaparthi, Bapatla, Chirala, Elamanchili, Gudivada, Gunadala, Machilipatnam, Rayanapadu, and Samarlakota will undergo renovations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi envisioned the Amrita Bharat Stations Scheme (ABSS) to enhance the convenience of railway stations for passengers. As part of this initiative, a total of 72 railway stations in Andhra Pradesh have been identified for development, with 21 stations falling under the Vijayawada division.

In the first phase of the Amrita Bharat Stations Scheme (ABSS), stations such as Anakapalli, Bhimavaram Town, Eluru, Kakinada Town, Narsapur, Nidadavolu, Ongole, Singarayakonda, Tadepalligudem, Tenali, and Tuni have been selected for development. A budget of 270 crores has been allocated for their renovation, with ongoing work in progress. Additionally, 25 road underpasses in Andhra Pradesh will be inaugurated to ensure safe passage for passengers and reduce pressure on train drivers. These underpasses also help maintain a consistent train speed near the stations.

As part of the Swachh Bharat initiative, the central government is awarding prizes to well-maintained railway stations and ranking them based on cleanliness. Additionally, the Amrita Bharat Stations Scheme (ABSS) aims to enhance the attractiveness of railway stations.