Rajkot, June 2. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, a comprehensive redevelopment of Bhaktinagar Railway Station in Rajkot, Gujarat is underway.
The station has been equipped with modern and world-class facilities at a cost of approximately ₹26.80 crore, ensuring a safe, convenient, and comfortable travel experience for passengers. Several significant changes have been made in the newly designed station with passenger convenience in mind. Now, there are air-conditioned waiting rooms, VIP rooms, modern toilets, improved parking arrangements, and facilities for differently-abled individuals.
Additionally, the complete modernization of the station building and a new foot over bridge will further enhance passenger safety and convenience. These facilities will particularly benefit women, the elderly, and differently-abled passengers. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Vineet Abhishek, informed journalists that over a thousand railway stations across the country are being revamped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
The government is continuously working to provide better facilities to passengers. Based on the work being done under this scheme, it can be said that our railway stations will be prepared for the next 40 to 50 years. He mentioned that work is ongoing at 17 stations in the Rajkot division.
Many of these stations are in the final stages of work, while some are still ongoing. In this context, the redevelopment of Bhaktinagar Station has been carried out. The station is continuously being expanded.
In the future, there will be further expansion, and even better facilities will be provided to passengers. Vineet Abhishek stated that the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is an ambitious initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at giving the country's railway stations a world-class appearance. Under this scheme, not only is beautification being done, but special attention is being paid to passenger facilities, cleanliness, safety, and digital amenities.
He added that the new look of Bhaktinagar Station is a significant step towards strengthening the railway infrastructure of Rajkot and the entire Gujarat. This redevelopment will also boost the local economy. Due to better facilities, passenger traffic at the station will increase, providing new momentum to nearby businesses and tourism.
Western Railway is continuously emphasizing passenger-centric development. The Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway mentioned that additional facilities such as modern lifts, escalators, adequate lighting, CCTV surveillance, and the use of green energy are likely to be included in the future.
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