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Odisha’s Barpali Railway Station gets facelift under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

Bhubaneswar, Dec 4 (UNI) Barpali Railway Station has undergone a major transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, one of the flagship initiatives of the Centre, aimed at ensuring modern, inclusive, and future ready railway infrastructure across the nation.
This initiative reflects the Centre’s broader vision of providing world class public amenities even in semi urban and rural regions, thereby ensuring balanced regional development.
With a redevelopment cost of Rs 22.28 crore, the upgraded Barpali Station now stands as a model of modern railway architecture featuring improved accessibility, enhanced safety, enriched cultural aesthetics, and upgraded passenger facilities.
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