Jaisalmer Railway Station in Rajasthan was redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and the project was completed in July 2026 at an estimated cost of Rs 140 crore.
Design & Materials
- Yellow sandstone: Local Jaisalmer stone used to reflect regional built heritage and material continuity.
- Rajasthani motifs: Traditional design elements incorporated in façades and interiors.
- Heritage-modern integration: Conservation aesthetics combined with contemporary structural and MEP provisions.
Passenger Amenities
- Vertical circulation: Lifts and escalators for platform access.
- Information systems: Digital passenger information displays and clear signboards.
- Waiting & sanitation: Modern waiting halls and upgraded toilets; cloakroom facilities.
- Accessibility: Ramps and specially designed toilets for persons with disabilities; foot overbridge and improved parking.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
- Programme type: Indian Railways station redevelopment programme for phased modernisation of stations.
- Scope: Station building upgrades, improved circulation areas, passenger amenities and accessibility integration.
- Rajasthan context: Jaisalmer is among 15 redeveloped stations in the state as reported by May 2026.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Legal accessibility: Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 mandates barrier‑free access in public infrastructure.
- Implementing authority: Projects executed by Indian Railways through zonal and divisional units under Ministry of Railways oversight.