SchemesWednesday, 8 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: 9 Tamil Nadu and Kerala stations, including Chennai Park, near completion
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 9 stations including Chennai Park, Cinnasalem and Kunnur are in the final stage for inauguration.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme covered more than 1,300 railway stations across India, and Chennai Park, Cinnasalem and Kunnur in Tamil Nadu were among the stations in the final stage for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Key specifics
- More than 1,300 railway stations are being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme across India.
- More than 119 upgraded stations have already been opened for public use nationwide.
- Southern Railway has more than 40 stations under improvement works, and 21 stations have already been completed and dedicated.
- Chennai Park is being upgraded at a cost of ₹10.68 crore, Kunnur at ₹7.62 crore, and Cinnasalem at ₹2.5 crore.
- The scheme includes lifts, foot overbridges, additional platforms, waiting halls, entrance upgrades, escalators, multi-level parking and CCTV cameras.
Exam lens
Question type: Scheme match-the-following, station names, costs and facilities; TNPSC may ask which Tamil Nadu stations are in the final stage under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and what passenger amenities are included.