The Jalpaiguri Road railway station in Alipurduar Division under Northeast Frontier Railway upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. (Photo courtesy: NFR CPRO)
Maligaon, July 14 (MExN): Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has completed the redevelopment of three more railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, taking forward its ongoing station modernisation programme across its network.
The newly redeveloped stations are Majbat in Rangiya Division, Jalpaiguri Road in Alipurduar Division and Haldibari in Katihar Division.
According to an NFR release, the three stations have been upgraded as part of the Government of India's initiative to transform railway stations into modern, accessible and passenger-friendly transport hubs while preserving the local heritage and cultural identity of each region.
Majbat station in Assam has been redeveloped at a cost of Rs 10.19 crore, while Jalpaiguri Road and Haldibari stations in West Bengal were upgraded at costs of Rs 34.80 crore and around Rs 26 crore, respectively.
The redeveloped stations feature upgraded station buildings, improved circulating areas, spacious waiting halls, enhanced platform infrastructure, foot overbridges with lifts where provided, Divyangjan-friendly facilities, modern toilets, advanced passenger information systems, improved illumination and landscaping.
NFR said the redevelopment is expected to enhance passenger convenience, strengthen regional connectivity, promote tourism and contribute to the socio-economic development of the surrounding areas.
The railway said the upgraded stations are also expected to boost local trade and commerce, create livelihood opportunities and showcase the cultural and architectural heritage of their respective regions. Initiatives such as One Station One Product will promote indigenous products and local artisans, while the modernised stations are intended to support sustainable development and improved multimodal connectivity.
The completion of the three stations adds to the growing number of railway stations redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme across the NFR network, which is undertaking station modernisation works at multiple locations.
