Date: 2026-05-15Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Equipped with World Class Facilities, 15 Redeveloped Stations in Rajasthan like Jaisalmer, Bundi, Barmer, Mandalgarh & Somesar etc. are Serving Passengers with Latest Amenities
**Executive Summary**
On May 15, 2026, the Ministry of Railways dedicated and laid foundation stones for projects exceeding ₹400 crore in Rajasthan, focusing on the ₹112 crore redevelopment of the Alwar Railway Station. The initiative, part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aims to modernize 85 stations across the state while enhancing regional connectivity through 46 new trains and significant track expansion. Key objectives include integrating Rajasthani architectural heritage with world-class facilities to support rising passenger footfall and industrial growth.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Alwar Station Redevelopment**
* **Infrastructure Upgrades:** The station is being redeveloped at a cost of ₹112 crore, featuring a new 16,000-square-metre complex and an additional high-level platform.
* **Connectivity and Access:** Enhancements include two-side entry facilities, two six-metre-wide foot overbridges, and nine modern lifts.
* **Traffic and Parking:** A new 4,500-square-metre parking facility and dedicated pick-up/drop-off zones for taxis and auto-rickshaws are being established to ease congestion.
* **Design Philosophy:** The construction blends Rajasthan’s cultural heritage with modern amenities, including 1,900 square metres of space for commercial activities.
**Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Progress**
* **State-wide Scope:** Redevelopment is underway at 85 stations in Rajasthan, with 15 stations already completed, including Barmer, Bundi, Jaisalmer, and Mandalgarh.
* **National Context:** A total of 1,340 stations have been identified nationwide for development under this scheme.
**Enhanced Rail Services and Connectivity**
* **New Train Services:** Rajasthan now operates five Vande Bharat Express trains and one Amrit Bharat Express. Over the recent years, 46 new trains have been introduced to the state.
* **Track Infrastructure:** Approximately 3,900 kilometres of railway tracks have been laid in Rajasthan since 2014.
* **Ongoing Projects:** Major works include doubling lines (e.g., Agra–Bandikui, Ajmer–Chittorgarh), gauge conversion (Dholpur–Sirmathura), and the construction of new lines like Sheopur Kalan–Kota.
**Freight and Industrial Support**
* **Cargo Terminals:** Ten Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals are operational in the state, with six more under construction and eight additional terminals approved.
* **Industrial Logistics:** The rail network is being optimized to provide seamless freight connectivity to ports for industries such as cement, textiles, handicrafts, and semiconductors.
**Future Regional Planning**
* **Corridor Development:** Plans are underway for two major rail connectivity corridors, including a railway line towards Alwar and a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor towards Behror.
**Impact Analysis**
**Passengers**
* **Impact:** Benefits from world-class amenities, improved safety, seamless entry/exit points, and significantly enhanced connectivity through new express trains.
* **Action Required:** Transition to using the new digital and physical infrastructure, including secondary entry points and organized traffic zones.
**Industrial and Trade Sectors**
* **Impact:** Enhanced logistics through new cargo terminals and improved port connectivity facilitate the movement of engineering products, textiles, and minerals.
* **Action Required:** Leverage the expanded freight network and Gati Shakti terminals to optimize supply chains.
**State Government of Rajasthan**
* **Impact:** The infrastructure boost supports regional tourism, trade, and employment, particularly in the Alwar region.
* **Action Required:** Continue collaborating with the Ministry of Railways to expedite the implementation of planned RRTS and conventional rail corridors.
**Ministry of Railways / Project Officials**
* **Impact:** Responsibility for managing a significantly increased budget (₹10,228 crore for Rajasthan) and executing 85 station redevelopments.
* **Action Required:** Maintain the rapid pace of construction at Alwar and other pending sites to meet the objectives of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Key Entities Referenced
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: A national program under which 1,340 railway stations, including 85 in Rajasthan, are being redeveloped and modernized with world-class facilities.
Alwar, Rajasthan: The primary location for a ₹112 crore redevelopment project aimed at upgrading the railway station with modern amenities while preserving architectural heritage.
Ashwini Vaishnaw: The Union Minister for Railways who dedicated railway infrastructure projects worth over ₹400 crore to the nation and oversaw the state's redevelopment initiatives.
Ministry of Railways: The primary government department responsible for the planning, funding, and execution of the station redevelopment and rail infrastructure projects.
Ministry of Railways
Equipped with World Class Facilities, 15
Redeveloped Stations in Rajasthan like
Jaisalmer, Bundi, Barmer, Mandalgarh &
Somesar etc. are Serving Passengers with Latest
Amenities
With 2 Side Entry, One More Platform, 6 Metre Wide Two
Overbridges & Nine Lifts, Alwar Railway Station Being
Redeveloped at a Cost of ₹112 Crore
Blending Rajasthan Architectural Heritage with Modern
Infrastructure, Alwar Station Redevelopment Progressing
Rapidly: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Posted On: 15 MAY 2026 6:00PM by PIB Delhi
The Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information
Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri
Bhupender Yadav, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajanlal Sharma laid the foundation stone and
dedicated to the nation various projects worth over ₹400 crore in Rajasthan virtually today. State Minister
Shri Sanjay Sharma, along with other dignitaries and senior railway officials also attended the event
virtually.The Railway Minister said that redevelopment work at Alwar railway station worth ₹112 crore is being
undertaken under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Strategically located on the important Delhi-Jaipur
route, Alwar station serves as a major hub catering to thousands of passengers every day. Keeping in view
the continuously rising passenger footfall, the station is being upgraded with improved traffic
management systems, ample parking facilities, organised arrival and departure areas, and modern
passenger amenities.Shri Vaishnaw said that redevelopment work at Alwar Railway Station is progressing rapidly and the
station will emerge as a modern and aesthetically designed facility after completion. He said that the
redevelopment of Alwar station has been planned in line with the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra
Modi that railway stations should act as connectors for cities. He added entry facilities are being
developed on both sides of the station to improve urban connectivity. The station buildings are being
constructed in accordance with the cultural and architectural heritage of Rajasthan. Modern platforms,
foot overbridges, parking arrangements and passenger movement facilities are also being developed, Shri
Vaishnaw added.
अलवर ेशन का काम तेजी से आग े बढ़ रहा ह। इसम कई सारी सुवधाएं हगी। सेकं ड एंी गेट,
राजान क ापत्य कला के हसाब से ेशन बग, एक्सा ेटफॉम, फु ट ओवर ज और
पाक ग आद का ान रखा गया ह: माननीय रल मंी @AshwiniVaishnaw जी pic.twitter.com/q
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— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 15, 2026
Under the redevelopment project, passengers will benefit from improved and seamless entry and exit
arrangements at both the main and secondary entrances of the station. The new station complex, being
developed over an area of nearly 16,000 square metres, will showcase modern infrastructure and
passenger-centric facilities. An additional high-level platform, two foot overbridges of 6-metre width, and
nine modern lifts are also being developed for enhanced passenger convenience.
Dedicated pick-up and drop-off zones for private vehicles, taxis and auto-rickshaws are also being created
to streamline passenger movement. A new parking facility spread across approximately 4,500 square
metres will further improve accessibility and ease congestion in and around the station area. In addition, a
comprehensive traffic circulation plan has also been prepared for the outer area of the station to ensure
smoother vehicular movement.
The redevelopment project also includes the development of nearly 1,900 square metres of space for
commercial activities. Besides providing world-class passenger facilities, the project is expected to
strengthen Alwar’s position as an emerging centre for tourism, trade and employment in the region.
The Railway Minister said that under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, three stations in Alwar area,
Govind Garh, Rajgarh and Khairthal have already been completed. Across Rajasthan, redevelopment
work is underway at 85 stations, out of which 15 stations have been completed so far. Shri Vaishnaw said
that the completed stations include Barmer, Bundi, Dausa, Deeg, Deshnok, Fatehpur Shekhawati,Gangapur City, Gogamedi, Govind Garh, Rajgarh, Khairthal, Jaisalmer, Mandalgarh, Mandawar Mahwa
Road and Somesar. Across the nation, 1,340 stations have been identified for development under the
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
पूर राजान म अमृत भारत ेशन योजना के तहत 85 ेशन बनाए जा रह ह। उनम से अब तक 15
ेशन बन चुके ह: माननीय रल मंी @AshwiniVaishnaw जी pic.twitter.com/aIQPvpxxMW
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 15, 2026
Shri Vaishnaw said that Rajasthan currently has five Vande Bharat Express trains in operation, while one
Amrit Bharat Express has also been introduced. Shri Vaishnaw said that several new train services have
also been introduced for Rajasthan in the last 1 year. These include Vande Bharat Express services from
Delhi to Jodhpur and Delhi to Bikaner, Udaipur City to Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express, the Swarna
Nagri Express connecting Jaisalmer with Delhi, the Hyderabad–Jodhpur Bhagat Ki Kothi Express and the
Pune–Jodhpur Express. He added a total of 46 new trains have been provided for Rajasthan in recent
years, significantly improving connectivity and passenger convenience across the state.
The Railway Minister stated that the Railway Budget allocation for Rajasthan has increased to ₹10,228
crore under the present government, compared to about ₹682 crore during the earlier governments.
Highlighting railway infrastructure growth in the state, Shri Vaishnaw said that nearly 3,900 kilometres of
railway tracks have been laid in Rajasthan since 2014. Ten Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals have already
been commissioned in locations including Marwar Mundwa, Khemli, Bhupal Sagar, Sonu, Hanwant,
Sundlak, Mandalgarh, New Saradhana, Hirnoda and Kairla. He added that six more cargo terminals are
under construction at Jogi Magra, Lanela, Dhankya, Kota Junction, Nawalgarh and Biradhwal, while
approval has also been granted for eight additional terminals.
The Railway Minister said that Indian Railways is fully committed to supporting industries in Rajasthan
by ensuring seamless freight connectivity to ports across the country for sectors ranging from cement and
textiles to handicrafts, semiconductors and engineering products.
Shri Vaishnaw said that several major railway infrastructure projects are progressing simultaneously
across Rajasthan. These include doubling works on the Agra–Bandikui, Ajmer–Chittorgarh, Bikaner–
Lalgarh, Churu-Sadulpur and Luni–Bhildi sections; gauge conversion projects including Dholpur–
Sirmathura–Gangapur City and Devgarh Madariya–Nathdwara; the third line between Mathura and
Jhansi; third and fourth lines between Mathura and Nagda; and new lines such as Nimach–Badi Sadri and
Pushkar–Merta City.
The Railway Minister further said that doubling work on the Rewari–Khatuwas and Ringus -Sikar section
is also progressing. He added that the Sheopur Kalan–Kota new line and the Taranga Hill–Abu Road new
line projects are also moving ahead. In addition, Umra–Debari doubling work is underway, ensuring
railway development reaches all regions of Rajasthan.
राजान म रल व े के बहुत सार नये ोजेक्ट चल रह ह: माननीय रल मंी @AshwiniVaishnaw जी pi
c.twitter.com/HOOm26gTWy
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 15, 2026
Shri Bhupender Yadav thanked Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw for strengthening railway connectivity in the
Alwar region and said that several train services have either been introduced or extended for the benefit
of passengers. Shri Yadav said that the redevelopment of Alwar Railway Station reflects the grandeur and
architectural identity of Rajasthan. He expressed confidence that the modernised Alwar station wouldemerge as one of the finest railway stations in the state. Shri Yadav also thanked the Railway Ministry for
sanctioning and completing several railway overbridge and underpass projects in the region. He said that
the project would greatly benefit the people of Khairthal, Kishangarh Bas, Behror and surrounding areas
by improving connectivity and easing transportation.
Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma said that Rajasthan is benefiting from its proximity to Delhi, which is
strengthening industrial and transport connectivity in the state. He said industrial centres such as Bhiwadi,
Neemrana and Khushkhera are being connected through improved railway and transport infrastructure.
He said that two major rail connectivity corridors are being planned for the region, including one railway
line towards Alwar and an RRTS corridor towards Behror. He added that these projects would improve
integration with both conventional railway infrastructure and regional rapid transit systems, and the state
government is committed to expediting their implementation.
Indian Railways continues to move ahead as a symbol of progress, trust and a developed New India. It is
continuously working towards strengthening passenger amenities to ensure safe, convenient and
comfortable travel for every passenger.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj/ Manik Sharma
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