Transformation of Mansa Railway Station Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

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Himanshu Tiwari

Transformation of Mansa Railway Station Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

Mansa, March 24: The Mansa Railway Station in Punjab is undergoing a complete transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The renovation includes separate restrooms for men and women, waiting rooms for passengers, access to clean drinking water, and a dedicated ticket counter for differently-abled individuals. Passengers have expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for revitalizing this historic station.

The central government has bestowed a significant gift upon Mansa district. Originally constructed in 1911, the station is being modernized nearly a century later as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The upgraded station is designed to serve the public better. Although renovation work is still in progress, the new facility will feature state-of-the-art amenities, including parking for vehicles, waiting rooms, lifts, foot overbridges, Wi-Fi, and clean drinking water.

Mansa Railway Station was built in 1911. Over the years, the city’s population has grown, but the station’s facilities remained outdated. Now, after almost 100 years, the central government is developing Mansa and several other stations as Amrit Stations.

The new station will offer various amenities. The grand structure will include comfortable waiting rooms, ticket counters, clean restrooms, modern benches for seating, and platforms equipped with LED lighting. Additionally, there will be foot overbridges and lifts connecting the first platform to the second and third platforms. The station complex will also feature a spacious canteen, designated parking for vehicles, and well-organized waiting areas. A special park for differently-abled individuals has also been constructed outside the station.

Jatinder Agra mentioned in an interview that Mansa Station is located on the Bhatinda-Delhi line and was established in 1911. The renovation is part of the Amrit Bharat Scheme, which has officially designated it as an Amrit Station.

He noted that the renovation work has been ongoing for two years. A modern building has been constructed, and separate restrooms for men and women have been added. The canteen has been significantly improved, although tenders have yet to be issued. Attention has also been given to the needs of differently-abled passengers, with a dedicated ticket counter established. He added that there is a demand for an entry point from the north side of the station, and extending the foot overbridge to that side would greatly benefit many travelers.

A local passenger stated that the presence of GRP and RPF posts has reduced theft incidents. There have been significant improvements compared to before, including better seating arrangements.

Rimpy expressed satisfaction with the changes, highlighting the improved parking facilities, the installation of water ATMs, and the availability of lifts.

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