Prime Minister virtually inaugurates redeveloped Koppal railway station under Amrit Station Scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Koppal railway station as part of a nationwide effort to upgrade 75 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The project includes significant upgrades to passenger facilities and accessibility in Karnataka.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader national strategy to modernize India's railway network to improve passenger experience and economic connectivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Koppal station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
The inauguration was conducted virtually from Jalandhar Cantonment in Punjab as part of a nationwide programme in which 75 redeveloped railway stations, including four in Karnataka, were dedicated to the nation.
More than 50 stations in Karnataka are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Of these, the stations at Koppal, Bantwal, Badami and Alnavar have been completed and opened for public use.
The redeveloped Koppal station has been equipped with modern passenger amenities, including high-tech escalators, 12-metre-wide foot overbridges, lifts, separate entry and exit gates, improved waiting halls, free Wi-Fi, CCTV surveillance, expanded parking facilities, longer platforms, enhanced lighting and barrier-free access for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The station also features landscaped surroundings and upgraded circulation areas.
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