- As part of its station redevelopment initiative, the Ministry of Railways has developed the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which aims to modernize over 1,000 small stations over the next few years.
- Stations will be outfitted with facilities inspired by the mega-upgrades of marquee stations like New Delhi and Ahmedabad but at a lower cost.
- Rooftop plazas, longer platforms, ballast-less tracks, and 5G connectivity are among the key features of these proposed stations.
- The scheme will incorporate all previous redevelopment projects that have yet to begin construction.
Implementation strategy
- The model envisions low-cost station redevelopment that can be completed on time.
- The responsibility for selecting stations has been delegated to zonal railways, which will then be approved by a committee of senior railway officials.
- Plans and budgets will be approved only on the basis of factors such as footfall and stakeholder input.
Amenities Planned under this Scheme
- Provision for future Roof Plaza construction
- Free Wi-Fi and room for 5G mobile towers
- Accessibility is improved by widening roads, removing unwanted structures, properly designed signage, dedicated pedestrian pathways, well-planned parking areas, improved lighting, and so on.
- All stations with a length of 600 meters have high-level platforms (760-840 mm).
- Disabled-accessible features
Source: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1886884