Archive · 20 Jul 2026

PM Modi Inaugurates 75 Amrit Stations Nationwide

On July 17, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 75 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) across India.

This included three stations in Assam and West Bengal: Majbat, Jalpaiguri Road, and Haldibari.

These stations have been redeveloped with modern facilities to make travel safer and more comfortable.

The total cost for redeveloping these three stations was about Rs.

71 crore.

The Prime Minister also started India's first hydrogen-powered train, which runs between Jind and Sonipat.

This train is part of India's effort to use cleaner and more sustainable energy.

The new stations are expected to help the local economy by improving travel, tourism, and trade in the areas they serve.

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freepressjournal.in · 20 Jul 2026