About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme:
- It envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a long term vision.
- It is based on Master Planning for long term and implementation of the elements of Master Plan as per the needs and patronage of the station.
- Broad Objectives:
- Implementation of the Master Plan in phases to enhance the facilities including and beyond the Minimum Essential Amenities (MEA) and aiming for creation of Roof Plazas and city centres at the station in long run.
- The scheme shall aim to meet the needs of the stakeholders, station usage studies as far as possible based on availability of funds and inter-se priority.
- The scheme shall cater for introduction of new amenities as well as upgradation and replacement of existing amenities.
- It will also cover the stations where detailed techno-economic feasibility studies have been conducted or are being conducted but the work for construction of Roof Plazas has not been taken up yet, ensuring the phasing of Master Plan being suitably implemented.
- Attempts shall be made to club different grades/types of waiting halls and provide good cafeteria/retail facilities as far as possible
- High level platforms(760-840 mill meter) shall be provided at all categories of stations.
- Station approaches shall be improved to ensure smooth access by widening of roads, removal of unwanted structures, properly designed signages, dedicated pedestrian pathways, well planned parking areas, improved lighting etc.
- Amenities for Divyangjan at stations shall be as per guidelines issued by Railway Board from time to time.
