Guwahati, July 18 -- Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday attended the inauguration of the redeveloped Majbat Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of a nationwide programme covering 75 redeveloped railway stations, from Jalandhar Cantonment Station.

The Governor unveiled the plaque of the redeveloped station at the historic 117-year-old Majbat. With the redevelopment, the Majbat Amrit Station has been upgraded to a vibrant city centre to boost tourism, employment and local trade in the region.

The upgraded station has been equipped with modern passenger-friendly amenities, enhanced parking facilities, a spacious waiting area and provisi...