Archive · 18 Jul 2026
PM Inaugurates Upgraded Mangalagiri Railway Station
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, opened a newly upgraded train station in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh.
The station got a big makeover costing ₹12.56 crore.
AP Minister Nara Lokesh and Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar were also present.
The station now has new features like a second exit gate, lifts, and better parking.
The ministers talked about how the station reflects local traditions and offers modern facilities.
They also mentioned that many students have switched from private to government schools due to education reforms.
The event was part of a nationwide launch of redeveloped railway stations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the upgraded Mangalagiri Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
The station's modernization cost ₹12.56 crore and was unveiled by PM Modi, Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, and AP Minister Nara Lokesh.
The upgraded station features a second exit gate, lifts, improved parking facilities, and upgraded platforms.
Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar highlighted that the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to provide world-class infrastructure and passenger amenities.
Nearly one lakh students across Andhra Pradesh have shifted from private schools to government schools due to education sector reforms.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, AP Minister Nara Lokesh
- What
- Inauguration of the upgraded Mangalagiri Railway Station
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To modernize the railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and spur local development
- Location
- Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh
- Cost of Upgrade
- ₹12.56 crore
- Scheme
- Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
- Key Officials Present
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, AP Minister Nara Lokesh
- Highlighted Projects
- Vande Bharat trains, Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, Kavach safety technology, hydrogen trains
- Investments in Andhra Pradesh
- Royal Enfield, Google, ArcelorMittal, AMCA project
- New Station Features
- Second exit gate, lifts, improved parking, upgraded platforms
- Education Reform
- Nearly one lakh students shifted from private to government schools
