PM Modi to launch 2,000 railway infra projects of over Rs 41,000 crore today

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation around 2,000 railway infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 41,000 crore on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for upgrading the Gurugram railway station on February 26, and dedicate around 2,000 railway infrastructure projects worth Rs 41,000 crore through video conferencing.

"Today is a historic day for our Railways! At 12:30pm, 2,000 railway infrastructure projects worth over Rs. 41,000 crores will be dedicated to the nation," PM Modi said in a post on X.

Modi will also lay the foundation stone for redevelopment of 553 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. These stations, spread across 27 States and Union Territories, will be redeveloped at a cost of over Rs 19,000 crore. These stations will act as ‘City Centres’ integrating both sides of the city.

"They will have modern passenger amenities like roof plaza, beautiful landscaping, inter modal connectivity, improved modern façade, kids play area, kiosks, and food courts. They will be redeveloped as environment friendly and also Divyang friendly. The design of these station buildings will be inspired by local culture, heritage and architecture," Modi said in his post on the microblogging site.

The prime minister will also inaugurate the Gomti Nagar station in Uttar Pradesh which has been redeveloped at a cost of around Rs 385 crore. To cater to the increased future passenger footfall, this station has segregated arrival and departure facilities. It integrates both sides of the city. This centrally air-conditioned station has modern passenger amenities like air concourse, congestion-free circulation, food courts and ample parking space in upper and lower basement.

Laying the foundation stone for 1,500 road over bridges and underpasses are also on the PM's schedule for the day. These road over bridges and underpasses are spread across 24 states and Union Territories and the total cost of these projects is pegged at Rs. 21,520 crore. These projects will reduce congestion, enhance safety and connectivity, improve capacity, and efficiency of rail travel.

Modi will also lay the foundation for upgrading the Gurugram railway station on February 26. The first phase of the project has been estimated at Rs 295 crore.