amrit bharat station

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express connecting Jammu and Srinagar, marking the first direct rail link between the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir.

Berhampur MP Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy has urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to rename Paralakhemundi railway station after Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati. This move aims to honor the Maharaja's significant role in the formation of a separate Odisha state. The MP also proposed a bronze statue at the station.

To Launch Rs 6,350Cr Projects, Two Amrit Bharat Trains

In an ambitious move, the Railways is investing Rs 513.61 crore into transforming 22 amrit bharat stations within the Danapur division. This initiative is set to revolutionize the travel experience with features reminiscent of airport facilities, bolstered security measures, and sustainable designs.

Uttarakhand Utsav celebrated the state's 25th anniversary, bringing together leaders to discuss energy, AI, and cinema. Author Prasoon Joshi received the inaugural NBT Uttarakhand Ratna award. Key infrastructure projects, including new expressways and rail lines, were highlighted, alongside plans for ropeways to pilgrimage sites.

In a stellar display of operational prowess, East Central Railway has not only sustained robust freight loading for the second year running but has also celebrated a commendable fourth place nationwide, with a massive 203 million tonnes transported. Meanwhile, passenger revenue has shown impressive growth, climbing by 6.89% to reach Rs 4,917 crore.

East Central Railway General Manager Chhatrasal Singh undertook a crucial two-day inspection of vital north Bihar routes, including Mokama to Loukha Bazar. He assessed infrastructure development, particularly amrit bharat stations, and reviewed railway stations, bridges, tracks, and safety mechanisms.

The historic Krishnanagar Railway Station is set to undergo a remarkable transformation in a bid to enhance the travel experience for millions of passengers.

As many as 52 railway stations under South Western Railway will be developed under the amrit bharat station scheme (ABSS). The Indian Railways envisages the upgradation of 1,275 railway stations across the country under the scheme.