Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS): Southern Railway has taken an important step towards improving station facilities by identifying 90 stations for upgrading under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). The scheme aims to prepare master plans for these stations and implement them in a phased manner.
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Developmental Division Distribution
Each of the six divisions within the Southern Railway network has identified 15 stations for development, totaling 90 stations. This strategic allocation ensures that development initiatives are distributed equitably across the region.
Master Plans and Tendering
Master plans for all 90 stations have been prepared by a consultant and approved by the Railway administration. The identified work has been classified in Phase I, and tenders for development projects for 35 stations have been awarded. The process of finalizing tenders is in its final stages for the remaining stations.
Inaugural Phase: Focus on Chennai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, and Madurai Divisions
Among the 90 stations, 60 fall within the divisions of Chennai, Salem, Tiruchirapalli, and Madurai in Tamil Nadu. This first phase emphasises the commitment to improving the stations within these divisions.
Stations in Chennai Identified for Facelift
Several stations in Chennai have been identified for a significant facelift, including Beach, Park, Guindy, St Thomas Mount, Guduvancherry, Ambattur, Perambur, and Tiruvallur. A total of Rs 251.97 crore has been allocated from the overall project fund of Rs 934 crore for the completion of 45 improvement works in the Chennai zone.