New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 stations across the country. An estimated Rs 4,195 crore will be spent on this. Among the stations which are to be redeveloped, 16 stations of Ambala division are also included. Rs 900 crore will be spent on their redevelopment. These stations will be equipped with new and better facilities. Stations of Ambala Division include Chandigarh Junction, Patiala and Kalka etc.

Talking about new facilities, many facilities like Roof Plaza, Shopping Zone, Food Court, Children's Play Area will be provided here. Entry and exit gates will be made for the passengers. Multi-level parking facility will be developed for parking the vehicles. Apart from this, lifts, escalators, travelators, executive lounges, waiting areas and separate necessary facilities for the disabled will be provided at the stations.

Which are the 16 stations
Maximum Rs 511.19 crore is to be spent on Chandigarh Junction. After this Patiala (47.51), Dhuri Junction (37.62), Kalka (32.03), Sangrur (25.51), Sirhind Junction (25.12), Anandpur Sahib (24.21), Rupnagar (23.99), Nangal Dam (23.31), Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) (23.20), Malerkotla (22.93), Amb Andaura 22.04), Yamunanagar-Jagadhri (22), Abohar Junction (21.09) and Saharanpur Junction (15.18). Overall the estimated expenditure is Rs 899.06 crore.

Rejuvenation of these stations of Haryana
Ambala City, Bhiwani Junction, Faridabad, Hisar Junction, Kalka, Bahadurgarh, Narnaul, Narwana Junction, Pataudi Road, Rewari Junction, Rohtak Junction, Sirsa and Sonepat Junction will be redeveloped. Rs 608 crore is to be spent on these stations of Haryana.

1309 stations to be redeveloped
Even though today the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of only 508 stations, a total of 1309 stations across the country are to be transformed under the Amrit Bharat station. The government will spend Rs 24,470 crore on 508 stations. Preparations are on to develop these stations as Sinti centers. Master plans are being prepared for this. The Prime Minister has said that soon all railway lines will also be electrified. The Prime Minister has said that the redevelopment will revolutionize the way railway infrastructure is conceived in the country. According to the PM, it will promote 'Ease of Living' and increase comfort as well as convenience.