Jitendra Kumar Dohre, the Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament for the Etawah Lok Sabha constituency, has formally urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to prioritize the development of Phaphund railway station in the Auraiya district. In a memorandum submitted on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the MP emphasized the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades and requested an increase in train stoppages at the station to better serve the local population.
Key highlights of the memorandum include:
- Formal request for the inclusion of Phaphund (Dibiyapur) railway station in the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
- Demand for an increase in the number of train stoppages at the station to improve connectivity.
- Follow-up on previous assurances made by the Railway Minister in December 2025 regarding station improvements.
Modernizing Railway Infrastructure
The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which was launched by Indian Railways in February 2023, remains the cornerstone of the national drive to modernize railway hubs. The project has scaled significantly, with the list of identified stations growing from an initial 1,275 to 1,340 stations across the country. By July 2026, the railways have successfully completed upgrades at 261 of these locations. The scheme focuses on transforming passenger experience by providing modern amenities such as improved accessibility, expanded circulating areas, modern waiting rooms, escalators, lifts, and free Wi-Fi. Furthermore, the stations feature ‘One Station One Product’ kiosks to promote local craftsmanship.
Ongoing Development Efforts
This demand comes at a time when the infrastructure push is gaining momentum. Just two weeks prior, on July 16, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 75 newly redeveloped railway stations under this flagship scheme. Despite previous assurances from the Railway Ministry regarding Phaphund station back in December 2025, local representatives are now intensifying their efforts to ensure the station receives the necessary budgetary allocation and redevelopment focus. While there has been no immediate official response to the latest memorandum, the push highlights the growing regional demand for better rail connectivity and world-class passenger facilities in the Auraiya district.