Jaisalmer railway station upgraded under Amrit Bharat scheme

By Sandy Verma On Jul 18, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the redeveloped Jaisalmer Railway Station on July 18. The event was conducted via video conferencing from Jalandhar Cantonment, during which the Prime Minister dedicated 75 upgraded railway stations nationwide under the ‘Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.’

As part of this initiative, the Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Gotan railway stations in Rajasthan, all within the North Western Railway zone, were officially dedicated. The scheme aims to modernize Indian Railways by providing stations with safe, accessible, and world-class passenger amenities.

The local event at Jaisalmer Railway Station was attended by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jaisalmer MLA Chhotu Singh Bhati, Pokaran MLA Pratap Puri Maharaj, Phalodi MLA Pabba Ram Vishnoi, Jodhpur Divisional Railway Manager Anurag Tripathi, and other officials.

Earlier, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the redeveloped Coonoor Railway Station, dedicating it to tourists and the public. This station in Tamil Nadu was redeveloped at a cost of Rs 12.18 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme while preserving its heritage architecture.

Following the virtual inauguration, Udhagamandalam BJP MLA Bhojarajan officially opened the station at a special function held at Coonoor Railway Station. It is one of three railway stations in Tamil Nadu selected for redevelopment under the scheme.

The renovated Coonoor station features realistic murals depicting wildlife native to the Nilgiris forests, such as elephants, tigers, gaur, bears, Nilgiri tahr, black panthers, lion-tailed macaques, wild boar, and porcupines. These artworks have become a significant attraction for tourists.

The station also displays a model of the UNESCO World Heritage Nilgiri Mountain Railway along with murals of native birds, including the Malabar gray hornbill and parrots, which have been well received by visitors.

Passenger amenities including modern toilets, drinking water facilities, and other essential infrastructure have also been upgraded as part of the redevelopment to enhance the travel experience.