{
  "id": 13688181,
  "title": "Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: 26 railway stations redeveloped in Tamil Nadu as PM Modi inaugurates 5 more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-26-railway-stations-redeveloped-in-tamil",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T09:25:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-tamil-nadu-25-railway-stations-10916255/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five redeveloped railway stations in Tamil Nadu on Sunday, bringing the total number of redeveloped stations in the state to 26 out of 77. These stations have been modernized under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), launched in 2022 to improve and upgrade railway stations across the Indian Railways network. The scheme focuses on creating master plans, promoting multimodal connectivity, enhancing station accessibility, and ensuring passenger-friendly facilities.\n\nThe five newly inaugurated stations in Tamil Nadu are Ambasamudram, Palani, Namakkal, Paramakkudi, and Vellore Cantonment, all situated in the Southern Railway (SR) zone. Each station has undergone significant upgrades to cater to the needs of passengers, including those with disabilities. Key facilities include ramps, lifts, accessible toilets, wider circulating areas, covered parking, improved platform surfaces, and passenger information systems.\n\nAmbasamudram railway station, serving Tirunelveli district, features new entrance arches, an improved station building facade, covered parking, and accessible facilities like ramps, lifts, and accessible toilets. Palani railway station, a crucial gateway to the Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, has been revamped with a new entrance, renovated building, wider circulating area, covered parking, and improved platform facilities. Namakkal railway station, located in Namakkal district, has seen a renovation and expansion of its ground and first floors, a new entrance, wider roads, improved platform surfaces, and dedicated facilities for persons with disabilities.\n\nThese redevelopment efforts under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aim to enhance accessibility, safety, and comfort for passengers, making travel easier for tourists, pilgrims, students, farmers, traders, and local residents. The upgraded stations are expected to contribute to the overall development and economic growth of the regions they serve.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated five redeveloped railway stations in Tamil Nadu.",
    "Total of 26 stations modernized under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.",
    "Stations include Ambasamudram, Palani, Namakkal, Paramakkudi, and Vellore Cantonment."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: 26 railway stations redeveloped in Tamil Nadu as PM Modi inaugurates 5 more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/amrit-bharat-station-scheme-26-railway-stations-redeveloped-in-tamil-13690742",
        "published": "2026-10-11T09:25:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}