Rajkot Station Development: Modern underbridge to replace railway crossings for easier commute
Indian Railways is speeding up the development of Rajkot station to make travel easier for passengers and drivers. As part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, a modern underbridge is being built to replace old railway crossings. This move will reduce traffic jams and save time for people moving across the city.
What are the key projects in Rajkot Railway Division
The development is part of a larger plan started by the Ministry of Railways in February 2023. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for the redevelopment of 12 stations and 11 new road underbridges in the Rajkot division on February 26, 2024. The total cost for station redevelopment is about ₹181.42 crore, while the underbridges will cost around ₹175.25 crore.
Which underbridges are currently being built
Recent updates show specific work happening at key crossing points in Rajkot. A new underbridge is being constructed at the PDM railway crossing with an investment of ₹40 crore. Additionally, work related to an underbridge near the Rukhadiya railway crossing was reported in early June 2026.
| Project Detail | Cost/Scope | Status/Update |
|---|---|---|
| Station Redevelopment | ₹181.42 Crore | 12 Stations included |
| Road Underbridges | ₹175.25 Crore | 11 New underpasses |
| PDM Crossing Bridge | ₹40 Crore | Under construction |
| Total Stations in Gujarat | 21 Stations | Amrit Bharat Scheme |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
राजकोट में नए अंडरब्रिज का काम कहाँ चल रहा है?
राजकोट में PDM रेलवे क्रॉसिंग पर ₹40 करोड़ की लागत से अंडरब्रिज बन रहा है और रुखाडिया रेलवे क्रॉसिंग के पास भी निर्माण कार्य चल रहा है।
अमृत भारत स्टेशन योजना के तहत राजकोट में क्या बदलाव होंगे?
इस योजना के तहत राजकोट मंडल के 12 स्टेशनों का पुनर्विकास किया जाएगा और 11 नए रोड अंडरब्रिज बनाए जाएंगे ताकि यातायात बेहतर हो सके।