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Amrit Bharat Station Scheme advances redevelopment of 13 Delhi railway stations

The Railways is redeveloping 13 Delhi-region stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Key highlights

Direct fact

In March 2026, the Ministry of Railways reported that 13 stations in the Delhi region are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, out of 1,338 stations identified across India.

Key specifics

  • Across India, 1,338 stations have been identified under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
  • Delhi region has 13 stations in the redevelopment list, including New Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin and Delhi Cantt.
  • Structural works have been completed at New Delhi, Safdarjung, Bijwasan and Delhi Cantt stations.
  • At Safdarjung, the signal and telecom building and main station building structure are complete.
  • The scheme includes amenities such as executive lounges, business meeting spaces, ballastless tracks and ‘One Station One Product’ kiosks.

Exam lens

Question type: railway infrastructure and scheme features; remember 1,338 stations, 13 Delhi stations, and the features of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. TNPSC may ask which stations are already structurally complete and what passenger amenities are planned.

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