Provision/augmentation of passenger amenities including platform shelter and extension of platforms to accommodate longest stopping train is a continuous and ongoing process. At present, there are about 8495 railway stations on Indian Railways which have been categorized into seven categories viz. A1, A, B, C, D, E & F depending upon annual passenger earning of stations. As per norms of Minimum Essential Amenities ‘F’ category (Halt) stations do not qualify for provision of platform shelter. Presently, about 5780 stations have been provided with platform shelters. Length of the platform at the station is generally provided to accommodate the longest train stopping at that station. Out of 5780 stations there are about 1640 stations which have been provided with platform shelters and can accommodate 20-22 coach trains
This information was given by the Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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