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Bittu inspects Jalandhar Cantt station ahead of Modi visit
The Indian Express··9 Jul
Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu reviewed the Rs 125 crore Jalandhar Cantt redevelopment on July 9 ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed July 17 inauguration during a Punjab visit, Indian Express reported. The century-old station is being modernised under Indian Railways' programme to upgrade about 1,500 heritage stations nationwide.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Jalandhar passengers may soon get upgraded station amenities.
- Modi's visit could bring additional Punjab development announcements.
- Rail commuters across India benefit from the heritage station upgrade drive.
What's Happening
- Bittu inspected Jalandhar Cantt station on July 9.
- Modi is expected to inaugurate the project on July 17.
- The redevelopment costs an estimated Rs 125 crore.
Railway Upgrade Context
- Jalandhar Cantt is over a century old.
- It is part of a 1,500-station modernisation programme.
- Indian Railways is completing final inauguration preparations.
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