Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (Reporter) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for 21 Amrit Bharat Railway stations at an estimated cost of Rs. 900 Crores on February 26 under East Coast Railway (ECoR) jurisdiction, General Manager Manoj Sharma said on Friday. Addressing the media, Sharma said these stations are within the ECoR zone which also covers some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Chattisgarh state. He said this initiative is expected to enhance station facilities, making travel more comfortable for passengers. Odisha, Sharma said, is witnessing a significant boost in infrastructure development with a total of 52 Road Over Bridges (ROB) and Road Under Bridges (RUB) projects scheduled for dedication or foundation laying. The cumulative project cost for these stands at Rs.1420 Crores. In the East Coast Railway zone alone, 30 ROB/RUBs with a total cost of Rs.1288 crores are slated for development. The Amrit stations redevelopment project, the ECoR General Manager said, promised improved station accessibility, air concourse, wider Foot Over Bridge (FOB), waiting areas, toilet facilities, lift and escalator installations, and enhanced cleanliness. Passengers can also look forward to amenities such as free Wi-Fi, local product kiosks, executive lounges, and spaces for business meetings. Similarly, the ROB/RUB projects would bring visible benefits to the public, removing traffic barriers, enhancing safety, and improving overall transportation efficiency. The construction of railway over bridges and under bridges is expected to boost convenience, comfort, and mobility for road users by reducing congestion, pollution, and travel time, Sharma said. He said in a landmark move towards transforming the country's railway infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones for the redevelopment of 554 Railway Stations and 1500 ROB/RUB projects on February 26 next with a project cost of Rs.41,000 Crores...////...