The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is redefining the railway landscape of the Northeast under the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway.
As many as 92 stations have been identified for redevelopment in the NFR zone, out of which 60 stations across the Northeast are being taken up under the scheme.
These include 50 stations in Assam, 4 in Tripura and one each in Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland.
Assam, as the gateway to the Northeast, has emerged as the largest beneficiary in the region, with redevelopment works covering both major urban centres and important regional towns.
Haibargaon railway station became the first completed Amrit Bharat station in Assam and was inaugurated in May 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The redeveloped station sets new benchmarks in passenger amenities, infrastructure and design. Built on the principle of “Virasat Bhi Vikas Bhi,” the station seamlessly blends modern facilities with the essence of Assamese culture and heritage. It has been designed not merely as a transit point but as a vibrant city centre equipped with world-class amenities, including Divyangjan-friendly infrastructure.
In Assam, significant progress has been recorded across multiple divisions. Under the Alipurduar Division, Fakiragram station has achieved 88 percent physical progress, Kokrajhar 78 percent, Dhubri 80 percent and Gauripur 82 percent.
Under the Rangiya Division, Majbat railway station has reached 98 percent completion, while Biswanath Chariali station has achieved 97 percent physical progress.
Under the Lumding Division, Chaparmukh station has recorded 85 percent progress.
Meanwhile, in the Tinsukia Division, North Lakhimpur station and Simaluguri Junction have each achieved 65 percent physical progress. In Meghalaya, Mendipathar station under the Rangiya Division has attained 73 percent progress in its redevelopment.
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme marks a major step towards transforming India’s railway infrastructure to meet the needs of a rapidly developing nation. The upgraded stations are expected to generate new employment and business opportunities, enhance ease of travel and emerge as centres of socio-economic activity for surrounding areas.