Altogether 85 stations falling under the East Central RAILWAY (ECR) have been shortlisted by the Railway Board for their redevelopment plan under the Amrit Bharat station scheme. Work on these stations will start in the ensuing 2023-24 fiscal as per the directives laid down by the Board to further improve passengers amenities.
According to the East Central Railways chief public relations officer (CPRO) Birendra Kumar, the Board has selected 17 stations from each division of the ECR for their development.
Under the plan, station buildings will be given a facelift with provision for spacious entry points, circulating areas, green landscapes, platform sheds and supply of Safe drinking water on each platform of the station, he said.