About the Scheme
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to upgrade 1,309 railway stations across India with world-class amenities. As of 2025: 553+ stations in various stages; ₹25,000 crore+ total estimated cost. Focus on roof plazas, modern waiting areas, improved lighting, accessibility, and aesthetics. Launched August 2023.
Target Beneficiaries: Passengers at 1,309 upgraded stations; 1.4+ crore daily railway passengers
Implementing Agency: Indian Railways (through Zonal Railways and Railway PSUs)
Key Features
- 1,309 railway stations being upgraded under a master plan approach
- Features: roof plazas connecting both sides, improved waiting halls, modern lighting, accessibility (divyang-friendly)
- Estimated cost: ₹25,000 crore+; largest station redevelopment programme in Indian Railways history
- 553+ stations in various stages of construction/tender (2025)
- Design: local cultural elements incorporated in station architecture
- Segregation of arrival and departure; improved toilets; CCTV surveillance
- Green buildings: solar panels, rainwater harvesting integrated
Eligibility Criteria
- All railway stations across India are eligible for consideration under the scheme.
- Selection based on passenger footfall, strategic importance, and potential for urban development.
- Focus on stations that can serve as 'City Centres' with integrated infrastructure.
- Stations identified for redevelopment under previous schemes may also be incorporated.