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

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

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

1. Kasimpur Halt to Jais City
2. Jais to 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 the Lucknow division of Northern Railways, expressed that 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). Additionally, we anticipate receiving the NOC from the state public works department for the station renaming process soon.”

Furthermore, the state public works department is expected to provide the necessary clearance for the station renaming process.

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

Maharashtra govt to change British-era names of 8 railway stations in Mumbai

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

These eight local railway stations- Curry Road, Sandhurst Road, Cotton Green, Dockyard Road, and Kings Circle stations on the Central Railway network.

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