PM virtually inaugurates two revamped rail stations in Jharkhand

Ranchi, Jul 17 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually inaugurated two railway stations in Jharkhand revamped under the Centre's Amrit Bharat Stations scheme. The Piska and Muri stations under the Ranchi division of the South Eastern Railway were among the 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations that were virtually inaugurated by Modi. Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, the state's Land and Revenue Minister Deepak Birua, and the BJP's Hatia MLA Naveen Jaiswal were among the dignitaries who attended the function at Piska railway station in Ranchi. Speaking on the occasion, Gangwar said, "I am delighted that India's first hydrogen train also commenced operations in Haryana today, which truly reflects the progress our country is making." According to an official statement, the redevelopment of Piska railway station was undertaken at a cost of around Rs 21 crore, while the redevelopment of the Muri station incurred an expenditure of Rs 12 crore. The stations, which had only basic amenities previously, have now been equipped with modern passenger amenities such as upgraded station buildings, lifts and foot-over-bridges, ensuring a safer and superior travel experience, it added. Additionally, modern train information display systems, better platform connectivity and facilities such as ramps, tactile paths, and separate toilets for persons with disability have also been built. Officials said that as many as 15 railway stations are being revamped in the Ranchi division of South Eastern Railway under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. PTI SAN NSD