On May 22, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Bundi Railway Station in Rajasthan under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the event in Bundi, expressing gratitude for the station's modernization and its reflection of India's progress and cultural heritage. The redevelopment, costing ₹8.15 crore, includes a grand entrance, modern waiting rooms, new ticket counters, accessible ramps, and improved facilities for passengers. Speaker Birla also highlighted the expansion of the railway network and improved connectivity in the Kota-Bundi region, including new train services and the halt of the Vande Bharat Express at Bundi, aimed at boosting tourism and providing better travel experiences.
Key Entities Referenced
Lok Sabha Secretariat: The administrative office of the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament).
New India: A term used to represent the progress and development of India.
Lok Sabha Speaker: The presiding officer of the Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister: The head of government of India.
Bundi Railway Station: A railway station located in Bundi, Rajasthan, which was redeveloped.
Bikaner: A city in Rajasthan from where the Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Bundi Railway Station.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the government agency responsible for disseminating information to the media.
22 MAY 2025: The date of the press release and inauguration.
Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
Rajasthan: A state in India where Bundi and Bikaner are located.
Om Birla: The Lok Sabha Speaker.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: A scheme under which the Bundi Railway Station was redeveloped.
KotaBundi: A region containing Kota and Bundi.
MEMU: A type of train service (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit).
Vande Bharat Express: A high-speed train service in India.
Kota: A city with a railway station.
Ramganj Mandi: A city with a railway station.
Modak: A city with a railway station.
Keshoraipatan: A city with a railway station.
Kapren: A city with a railway station.
Digod: A city with a railway station.
Arnetha: A city with a railway station.
Lok Sabha Secretariat
New railway stations of New India becoming symbols
of national progress: Lok Sabha Speaker
Prime Minister inaugurates redeveloped Bundi
Railway Station from Bikaner
Lok Sabha Speaker expresses gratitude to Prime
Minister on behalf of his constituents
Posted On: 22 MAY 2025 7:27PM by PIB Delhi
Bundi; 22 May, 2025: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Bundi
Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme from Bikaner, Rajasthan, today. Lok Sabha Speaker
Shri Om Birla graced the event held in Bundi on this occasion. Shri Birla expressed his gratitude to Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi on behalf of the local residents and said that the redeveloped Bundi Railway
Station is a symbol of the unique blend of modern development and cultural heritage.
Shri Birla said that the new railway stations being developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme are not
just modern, well-equipped passenger hubs, but also reflect the new thinking, new vision, and progress of new
India. Shri Birla stated that Bundi is now moving towards a new identity. Continuous efforts are being made
to give Bundi a distinct identity in the tourism sector. Many significant initiatives have already been
completed in this direction, and several are ongoing.
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— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) May 22, 2025
Rail Connectivity Continuously Improving
Shri Birla stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Modi, railway network across the country is
rapidly expanding, providing world-class facilities to passengers. In the past 11 years, major and suburban
railway stations in the Kota–Bundi region have been redeveloped, he noted. The launch of new train services
and MEMU trains has made travel easier. The halt of the Vande Bharat Express at Bundi will boost tourism.
The halt of 14 trains at stations like Kota, Ramganj Mandi, Modak, Keshoraipatan, Bundi, Kapren, Digod, and
Arnetha has provided better connectivity to passengers, Shri Birla added.
Modern Facilities for Passengers
Bundi Railway Station has been given a modern makeover at a cost of ₹8.15 crore. It showcases a blend of
convenience, beauty, and heritage. Facilities include a grand entrance gate, attractive facade, high mast
lighting, modern waiting rooms, a new ticket counter, clean modern toilets, and accessible ramps for
differently-abled individuals. The station has been made completely accessible to ensure a smooth, safe, and
modern travel experience for all passengers.
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(Release ID: 2130605)