Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister Lays foundation stone for Redevelopment of Bhimavaram Town Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

 Redevelopment of Bhimavaram Town Station with Rs. 22.13 Crore

Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 Railway stations across the Nation including Bhimavaram Town Railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme on 6th August, 2023 through Remote Video link. 

Shri Koyye Moshen Raju, Chairman Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council graced the Foundation Stone laying ceremony event at Bhimavaram Town Railway Station and witnessed Hon’ble PM address. Shri Mantena Rama Raju, MLA, Undi, Shri Siva Rama Raju, Ex-MLA Undi, Railway officials of Vijayawada Division, SCR, and other senior officials from different Central Government Ministries also took part in the event at Bhimavaram Town. Amrit Bharat Station scheme envisaged by the Ministry of Railways is aimed to modernize Railway stations and bring in major change & transformation in the landscape of Indian Railways by enhancing passenger experience and comfort.

At New Delhi, on this momentous occasion, Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister said that  this day will heralded as history in making  and  will be a beacon of positive change, as we are paving way for the large scale up gradation of infrastructure at 508 Railway Stations under Amrit Bharat Station scheme.  Shri Narendra Modi said that this redevelopment programme will immensely benefit the populace of the country; aids in Nation’s Progress and boost the economy of India. On this momentous occasion, Shri Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greeting to citizens of the Nation and appealed the public to contribute to the growth and development of our beloved India

Shri Koyye Moshen Raju conveyed his heart felt greetings for the initiative of Ministry of Railways on choosing 18 Stations across Andhra Pradesh in the first phase of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and setting tone for remarkable changes and development that we are about to witness in near future. All the Dignitaries expressed happiness over the redevelopment pogramme launched by Railways under Amrit Bharat Scheme at Bhimavaram Town Railway Station with a cost of Rs. 27.1 Crore, which shall ensure world class and best passenger amenities for travelling public.

Shri Koyye Moshen Raju, Chairman AP Legislative Council, Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam and Dignitaries on Stage unveiled the Plaque at Bhimavaram Town Railway Station, Vijayawada after Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister laid foundation stone for 508 Railway Stations redevelopment apart of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme 

The Amrit Bharat station scheme (ABSS) is aimed to modernize Railway stations, envisaging development on a continuous basis with a long term vision. Under South Central Railway, 112 stations across six divisions are set to see the change as part of redevelopment under ABSS and major upgradation of stations. As part of the first phase of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, foundation stone was laid for 50 Railway stations in SCR jurisdiction i.e., 21 Stations in Telangana, 15 Stations in Andhra Pradesh, 13 Stations in Maharashtra and 1 Station in Karnataka at a combined cost of nearly Rs. 2.079.29 Crore. Bhimavaram Town station is being taken up for development under “Amrit Bharat Station Scheme” at a cost of nearly Rs. 22.13 Crore. 

Highlights of Bhimavaram Town Station Redevelopment 

Cost: Rs 22.13 Crore 

• Provision of additional Cover Over Platforms 
• Improvements to Platform surface 
• Provision of Premium Modular Toilets (Separate for Gents, Ladies & Divyangjan) 
• Provision of Waiting Hall
• Improvements to Façade and Circulating area
• Electrical arrangements for above