Ahmedabad : Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Electronics, and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing railway projects during his visit to Ahmedabad, Anand, and Dahod railway stations on March 1, 2025. The minister inspected major projects, including railway station redevelopment works, the bullet train project, and the Dedicated Freight Corridor, assessing their progress and future plans.
During his visit to Ahmedabad railway station, the minister reviewed the ongoing redevelopment work and highlighted that Gujarat has been allocated ₹17,155 crore this year, which is 29 times more than the average annual railway budget from 2009 to 2014. He emphasized that the state has witnessed over ₹1,27,000 crore in railway investments, including funding for the bullet train project. He further stated that the Ahmedabad station's redevelopment plan incorporates local heritage elements, with a roof plaza designed to provide a seamless waiting area and improved passenger amenities. Additionally, the construction of an elevated road connecting Kalupur and Sarangpur ROBs is proposed, integrating the railway with the bullet train, metro, and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems to enhance passenger convenience.
Vaishnaw assured that the construction is being planned strategically to minimize disruptions to train operations and passengers. Following his visit to Ahmedabad, he proceeded to inspect the Ahmedabad-Anand railway section.
At Anand railway station, the minister visited the One Station One Product (OSOP) stall and, while addressing the media, shared that over 1,000 rail overbridges (ROBs) and rail underbridges (RUBs) have been constructed in Gujarat since 2014. He further mentioned that 3,144 kilometers of railway tracks have been electrified since 2014, and the deployment of the Kavach safety system is progressing rapidly. He also confirmed that the Dedicated Freight Corridor in Gujarat has been completed, significantly enhancing port connectivity in the region. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 87 railway stations across Gujarat are undergoing redevelopment to modernize infrastructure and improve passenger services.
Later, Vaishnaw visited the track construction base for the bullet train project, inspecting the rail welding work and the Anand High-Speed Rail (HSR) station. During his visit, he interacted with workers, commended their contributions to nation-building, and took selfies with them.
The minister was accompanied by Members of Parliament, state legislators, public representatives, and senior officials from Western Railway and the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL). He reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening railway infrastructure and ensuring the rapid completion of key railway projects in Gujarat.
