Sri Fatehgarh Sahib/May 22:
(Ravinder Singh Dhindsa)
22 May 2025 was a historic day for Indian Railways. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore in Bikaner, Rajasthan today. Addressing the occasion, he welcomed the large gathering at the event, acknowledging the significant participation of people from 18 states and union territories who joined online. He highlighted the presence of several governors, chief ministers, lieutenant governors, and other public representatives. The Prime Minister extended his greetings to all esteemed dignitaries and citizens connected from across the country.. Hon'ble Railway Minister Ashwani Vaishnav, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Bhajan Lal Sharma and other dignitaries were also present on this occasion. Saharanpur Railway station under Ambala Division of Northern Railway in Uttar Pradesh is an important station as it serves major routes like Amritsar-Howrah, Jammutawi-Howrah and Delhi-Dehradun. The station is redeveloped with modern amenities like Renovation of AC waiting room, UTS and PRS Hall, Waiting Hall, 3 No. retiring rooms, 4 No. Toilets (3 toilets of retiring rooms & 1 toilet of AC waiting room), Re-Development of Circulating Area with Wider Roads and Pathways (8531 sqm), Re-development/addition of Entry/Exit Gates for smooth movement of Passengers, Development of Parkings (3383.5 sqm), Entrance Porch, Tactile Pathway for Divyangjan, Divyangjan Booking Windows-02 Nos, Divyangjan parking-2 Nos., Intuitive Signages, Renovation of Executive Lounge, Platform surface improvement on PF-4, Single Line display Board, Multiline Display Board, Provision of new furniture (Steel Benches-56, Cushioned Chairs-130, Executive Table- 25, Sofa Set-7). The station has aesthetically designed façade, resurfaced platforms, beautiful landscaping, well defined signage, improved circulating area for smooth access. The station in its new look is attracting travellers5 min and enhancing their travel experience. On this auspicious occasion, Minister of State for PWD Kunwar Brijesh Singh, MLA Rajiv Gumbar, MLA Mukesh Chaudhary, MLA Kirat Singh, MLC Shri Chand Sharma, Mayor Dr. Ajay Kumar, former MP Pradeep Chaudhary, former MP Raghav Lakhanpal, District President BJP Dr. Mahendra Saini, City President BJP Sheetal Bishnoi, Padma Shri Bharat Bhushan , Commissioner Saharanpur Atal Kumar Rai, DM Saharanpur Manish Bansal, Divisional Railway Manager, Ambala Vinod Bhatia, Chief Commercial Manager/PS/ Northern Railway, K.P.Yadav and senior officers and employees of Railways were present.