Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Prime Minister is set to inaugurate eight redeveloped railway stations in Tamil Nadu on March 1. These stations have been modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Launched in 2022, the aims at development and upgradation of stations over the Indian Railways (IR) network.
The ABSS has a long-term vision that involves creating master plans, promoting multimodal connectivity, better station accessibility for passengers, etc.
The eight stations are Morappur, Bommidi, Srivilliputtur, Sholavandan, Manaparai, Pollachi Junction, Karaikkudi Junction and Thiruvarur Junction in . All these stations fall under the administrative control of the Southern Railway (SR) zone.
Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Bommidi station has been upgraded to include separate waiting halls, booking office, reserved lounge, ATM counter, catering room, new terminal shelters, covered parking, new entrance arch, and a Foot Over Bridge.
“These stations have been upgraded with modern passenger-centric amenities while incorporating local architectural elements and cultural aesthetics, including improved accessibility, enhanced station buildings, modern waiting halls, lifts and escalators, upgraded platforms and Divyangjan-friendly facilities,” Ministry of Railways said.
With the inauguration of eight redeveloped railway stations on March 1, modernisation work is currently underway at 69 more stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Check the full list here:
