HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, May 20: As part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations across the country on May 22 including Haibargaon Railway Station under Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). Situated in Assam’s Nagaon district, Haibargaon holds historical importance, once serving as a key node during British rule due to Nagaon’s prominence in tea cultivation and modern education. Originally built in 1887, the station has now been transformed into a world-class facility, drawing admiration for its beautiful architecture and modern amenities.
On May 20 a team of NFR senior officials, accompanied by members of the local media, visited the station to inspect and showcase the redeveloped and upgraded passenger facilities on the to-be-inaugurated railway station. The public response was overwhelmingly positive. Elderly visitors recalled the days of coal-powered steam engines and a modest station layout, expressing amazement at the vast improvements, including spacious areas and a wide array of passenger-friendly features.
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Travellers like Shahil Kumar Rai from Guwahati, who had come to visit the nearby Mahamrityunjay Temple, were particularly impressed by the station’s transformation. He remarked that the station, once considered ordinary, now boasts a grand entrance, spacious concourse area, organized parking, modern waiting halls, modular and accessible toilets, ramps and user-friendly ticket counters. He added that despite being a small station, Haibargaon now surpasses many others in terms of infrastructure and passenger convenience.
The station has also been adorned with murals and thematic sculptures that beautifully depict Assamese culture and heritage, adding to its visual appeal. NFR remains committed towards meeting public aspirations and enhancing travel experiences. Redevelopment work at 50 railway stations over Assam under ABSS is progressing rapidly, ensuring that the people of Assam will soon be benefitted from upgraded, efficient and culturally rich railway infrastructure, making connectivity over NFR a modern enhanced approach
