Spacious circulating area, expansive parking facility among new facilities at Bantwal railway station
Bantwal railway station has been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, featuring expanded circulating areas, improved parking, and modern passenger amenities. The project is part of a broader effort to upgrade 75 railway stations across India.
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Infrastructure upgrades at regional railway stations improve passenger experience and support local economic connectivity.
Among the enhanced passenger facilities at the Bantwal railway station, redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), are a spacious circulating area, separate pick-up and drop-off points, and an expansive covered parking facility.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the station, along with 74 other stations, including four under the South Western Railway (SWR), on Friday.
According to a release, Bantwal is one of the 15 stations under the Mysuru Division of SWR sanctioned ₹339.41 crore for redevelopment.
The circulating area has been expanded from 384 sq. m. to 9,354 sq. m., and a dedicated 3,837 sq. m. parking area has been created for two-wheelers and four-wheelers. Platform infrastructure has also been significantly improved. The shelter on Platform No. 1 has been expanded from 405 sq. m. to 3,874 sq. m., while Platform No. 2 has been provided with 5,128 sq. m. of new covered shelter.
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