THESE 8 train stations in Amethi are being renamed; Check details

The proposal for the name change was submitted to the MHA on February 12, 2024 and has now received the required No Objection Certificate (NOC).

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently approved the Uttar Pradesh government’s request to change the name of eight railway stations in Amethi district. This decision marks an important step towards preserving and promoting the region’s cultural heritage. The proposal for the name change was submitted to the MHA on February 12, 2024 and has now received the required No Objection Certificate (NOC).

The proposed new names for the train stations are as follows:

1. Kasimpur Stop to Jais City
2. Jais versus Guru Gorakhnath Dham
3. Bani to Swami Paramhans
4. Misrauli to Maa Kalikan Dham
5. Nihalgarh to Maharaja Bijli Pasi
6. Akbarganj to Maa Ahorwa Bhawani Dham
7. Warisganj to Amar Shahid Bhale Sultan
8. Fursatganj to Tapeshwarnath Dham

Rekha Sharma, the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of Northern Railways’ Lucknow division, said the renamed railway stations will soon be reflected in the Railway CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems) database. “The renamed railway stations will soon be updated by the Railway CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems). Moreover, we expect to receive the NOC from the state public works department soon for renaming the station.”

In addition, the state public works department is expected to grant necessary approval for the station’s name change process.

This initiative not only aims to streamline the identification of these stations, but also reflects a deeper connection with local culture and history. The new names pay tribute to respected figures and landmarks and enrich the cultural tapestry of the region.

The Maharashtra government wants to change the British-era names of eight railway stations in Mumbai

The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government has decided to change the British-era names of eight local railway stations in Mumbai. According to reports, the government has given a nod to Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale’s proposal to change the British-era names of eight local railway stations in Mumbai.

These eight local train stations – Curry Road, Sandhurst Road, Cotton Green, Dockyard Road and Kings Circle stations are on the central rail network.

Shewale has demanded that eight local railway stations be renamed as Lalbaug, Dongari, Kalachowki, Mazgaon and Tirthkar Parshwanath stations. Marine Lines, Charni Road and Mumbai Central on the Western Railway network will be renamed Mumbadevi, Girgaon and Nana Jagannath Shankarsheth stations.