Railway Station Upgrade: Escalators and lifts being installed across major stations under Amrit Bharat Scheme
Indian Railways is upgrading passenger facilities by installing escalators and lifts at various stations. These additions aim to help senior citizens, pregnant women, and divyangjan move between platforms more easily. The work is being carried out under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and other accessibility initiatives.
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Which stations are getting new escalators and lifts
In the Mumbai Division of Central Railway, four new escalators were added in January 2026 at Kasara and Badlapur stations. Additionally, two new lifts were installed at Wangani and Badlapur stations to assist passengers with heavy luggage. In Raebareli, the installation process has been completed, and a technical team from Lucknow will soon start the operational work.
What is the progress of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on February 5, 2026, that redevelopment work has been completed at 172 stations nationwide. A total of 1,337 stations are identified for redevelopment. This plan includes building wider foot overbridges and installing escalators and lifts based on the daily passenger count at each station.
Current status of escalator installations across India
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Escalators (up to Sept 2022) | 1,090 across 339 stations |
| Installation Policy | Stations with 1 lakh+ daily passengers |
| Lucknow Station Target | Completion expected by March 2025 |
| Amrit Bharat Target | 1,337 stations for redevelopment |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme के तहत कितने स्टेशनों का काम पूरा हुआ?
रेल मंत्री के अनुसार 5 फरवरी 2026 तक देशभर में 172 रेलवे स्टेशनों का पुनर्विकास कार्य पूरा हो चुका है।
मुंबई मंडल में किन स्टेशनों पर नई सुविधाएँ मिली हैं?
कसारा और बदलापुर स्टेशन पर 2-2 नए Escalators और वांगनी और बदलापुर स्टेशन पर एक-एक नई Lift लगाई गई है।