On the occasion, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot described the inauguration as another milestone in the transformation of Indian Railways. He said that the Prime Minister had also flagged off a hydrogen-powered train earlier in the day, reflecting India’s commitment to green and sustainable transport. He further noted that the Prime Minister had earlier laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 1,062 railway stations across the country and highlighted that Karnataka has been allocated ₹7,748 crore for railway development in the Union Budget 2026-27, while Indian Railways received an overall allocation of ₹2.78 lakh crore.
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, said the Indian Railways was increasingly adopting renewable energy, with solar power being supplied from a plant in Madhya Pradesh at ₹2.70 per unit. Mr. Joshi said, “Nineteen railway stations in the Hubballi Division are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.”
The redeveloped Alnavar railway station now features upgraded station buildings, improved accessibility, lifts, foot overbridges, expanded circulating areas, digital passenger information systems, CCTV surveillance, free Wi-Fi and other modern passenger amenities aimed at providing a safer and more comfortable travel experience.
