Modi government has always laid emphasis on the beautification of Railway Stations. Now, the beautiful pictures of Varanasi Cantt. Railway Station are going massively viral on the internet.

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Railways@RailMinIndia has shared 3D paintings/scenery of Varanasi Cantt. Railway Station.

Railways@RailMinIndia tweeted,"बदलता बनारस!! Varanasi cantt railway station being beautified comprehensively through the 3D paintings/ scenaries exhibiting the richest socio- cultural- religious heritage of KASHI. Beautifully painted water tanks, unipole mast showing the greatness of KASHI."

On Saturday, as Budget 2020 was presented in Parliament, Indian Railways aimed to achieve electrification of 27000 km of tracks.

Presenting the Budget 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that within 100 days of assumption of this government, it has commissioned 550 wi-fi facilities in as many stations. Four station re-development projects and operation of 150 passenger trains would be done through PPP mode. The process of inviting private participation is underway. More Tejas type trains will connect iconic tourist destinations. High speed train between Mumbai to Ahmedabad would be actively pursued.

Budget 2020: Indian Railways - Five measures

o Large solar power capacity to be set up alongside rail tracks, on land owned by railways.

o Four station re-development projects and operation of 150 passenger trains through PPP.

o More Tejas type trains to connect iconic tourist destinations.

o High-speed train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to be actively pursued.

o 148 km long Bengaluru Suburban transport project at a cost of Rs 18600 crore, to have fares on metro model. Central Government to provide 20% of equity and facilitate external assistance up to 60% of the project cost.