Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with the historic Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station in Punjab among the flagship projects. The latest batch of inaugurations, announced on 16 July, represents a cumulative investment of nearly ₹1,570 crore and marks a fresh milestone in one of the world's largest station redevelopment programmes.

Jalandhar Cantt: A 110-Year-Old Station Reimagined

The 110-year-old Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station has been overhauled at a cost of ₹125 crore, emerging as a showcase project under the scheme's guiding principle of 'Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi' (Heritage as well as Development). The station now features a double-height air concourse spanning 1,770 square metres, a 40-metre-wide trough roof covering 200 metres of platform length, and two new Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) of six metres and nine metres width respectively.

A new second entry with a 300 square metre station building and a 4,855 square metre parking area have been added, alongside heavy steel platform roofing, slip-resistant flooring, and energy-efficient LED lighting. Connectivity from both sides of the city has also been improved.

Key Stations Upgraded Across States

In Delhi, the Modi Nagar railway station has been upgraded under the Northern Railway zone at a cost of ₹25.75 crore. The revamped facility includes a 12-metre-wide Foot Over Bridge, new parking and circulating areas, an improved waiting room, and better platform shelters. Notably, Divyangjan-friendly features — entry ramps, tactile pathways, dedicated toilets, water booths, and two lifts — have been integrated to serve senior citizens and persons with disabilities.

In Telangana, the Hi-tech City railway station in Hyderabad's Cyber City corridor has been modernised at ₹26 crore. Catering to roughly 3,000 passengers daily and serving 62 trains, the station now offers enhanced facilities befitting its location in the city's IT hub.

Elsewhere, stations such as Shamli, Kunnur, Balaghat Junction, Kalka, and Majbat have been redeveloped to integrate local culture and heritage with contemporary amenities. Indian Railways has completed the redevelopment of 10 stations at a combined cost of ₹424.02 crore across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Telangana, and Rajasthan.

Scale of the Scheme So Far

Launched in December 2022, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has identified more than 1,338 stations for redevelopment nationwide, with a cumulative investment exceeding ₹71,000 crore. As of mid-2026, 1,340 stations have already been redeveloped, with 122 stations completed in recent phases alone.

This is not the first large-scale inauguration under the scheme. In February 2024, Modi laid the foundation for 554 stations, and in May 2025, he inaugurated 103 redeveloped stations across 18 states. The current batch of 75 stations brings the programme's visible momentum further into focus ahead of its mid-term review.

What the Redevelopment Covers

Across all stations, the scheme mandates grand entrances, modern waiting halls, upgraded toilet blocks, lifts, escalators, improved passenger information systems, executive lounges, and dedicated spaces for local artisans under the 'One Station One Product' initiative. Special emphasis has been placed on regional architectural elements, giving many stations an airport-like character while retaining local identity.

The scheme is positioned alongside other Indian Railways modernisation drives — including Vande Bharat trains and dedicated freight corridors — as part of a broader push to create an integrated, efficient rail ecosystem. Officials say the programme also addresses logistical challenges such as geological complexities and cross-zone coordination.

Broader Impact and What Comes Next

The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is expected to improve daily commutes for millions of passengers, stimulate local economies near redeveloped hubs, and boost tourism at heritage locations. As more stations become operational, Indian Railways aims to raise the overall passenger experience to global standards — a goal the government has framed within the broader narrative of 'Amrit Kaal', India's centenary-of-independence development window running to 2047.

With over 1,338 stations still in various stages of planning and execution, the programme's full impact on India's transport backbone will unfold over the coming years.