11 May 2026
Indian Railways crosses 1,400 stations under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
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Summary
Ministry of Railways: 1,400+ stations now under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) for modernization. Phase 1 of 506 stations nearly complete; Phase 2 expanded scope. Total budget ₹25,000+ crore. Features: clean toilets, AC waiting halls, free Wi-Fi, retail, parking.
Why it matters
RRB/UPSC GS-3 (Infrastructure, Urban). PM Gati Shakti, Smart Cities Mission, station redevelopment via PPP. NTPC GA + railway awareness combined.