Gujarat Gets Four Redeveloped Railway Stations as PM Modi Inaugurates 75 Across India

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, including four stations in Gujarat, Godhra, Pratapnagar, Porbandar and Bhaktinagar, from a public event in Jalandhar.

The redeveloped stations feature upgraded passenger amenities, improved accessibility, modern infrastructure and enhanced circulation areas aimed at providing a safer and more comfortable travel experience.

Pratapnagar Railway Station (Vadodara):

The 145-year-old Pratapnagar Railway Station has been redeveloped at a cost of ₹71.58 crore, making it the largest among the four Gujarat projects. The station now has upgraded platforms, a new Platform 4, a 12-metre-wide foot overbridge with lift connectivity, heritage-themed interiors, improved waiting areas, disability-friendly facilities, organised parking and a new station building. The station is also being developed as a satellite terminal to ease congestion at Vadodara Junction and improve connectivity for passengers travelling to the Statue of Unity.

Bhaktinagar Railway Station (Rajkot):

Revamped at a cost of around ₹27 crore, Bhaktinagar Railway Station has been equipped with four lifts, a new foot overbridge, an air-conditioned waiting lounge, modern toilets, Divyang-friendly infrastructure, organised parking and landscaped surroundings.

The station caters to nearly 6,900 passengers daily and is expected to significantly enhance travel convenience in the Rajkot region.

Godhra Railway Station (Panchmahal):

Godhra Railway Station has been upgraded at a cost of around ₹7 crore. The redevelopment includes a modern station façade, an expanded concourse, new entrance and circulating areas, upgraded platforms, additional platform sheds, lifts and dedicated parking.

Porbandar Railway Station:

Porbandar Railway Station, redeveloped at a cost of over ₹7 crore, now features a new arrival hall, spacious waiting areas, modern toilets, separate entry and exit gates, expanded platforms, improved passenger shelters, digital coach guidance displays, upgraded announcement systems and a beautified station corridor. DeshGujarat