Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the revamped Ayodhya Dham Junction railway station after concluding a massive roadshow in Ayodhya.

The redeveloped railway station, which will now be called Ayodhya Dham is a three-storey structure, redeveloped at Rs 240 crore, is a certified green building and is equipped with lifts, escalators, waiting halls, cloakrooms and food plazas.

The station's facade has a traditional look and many aspects of the design are inspired by Lord Ram's life as well as the Ram Temple. "The top of the station has a structure with a design that resembles a royal 'mukut' (crown) while a bow has been depicted on a wall just beneath it. This is to signify Ayodhya's association with Lord Ram," an official told news agency PTI.

He also flagged off six Vande Bharat and two Amrit Bharat trains from the railway station.

The Amrit Bharat trains, which are a new category of superfast passenger trains, feature the 'push-pull' technology, which increases their speed as well as passenger comfort. They also have improved amenities, including better seats, roomier luggage racks, LED lights, CCTV cameras and a public information system.

His visit to the city is seen as a significant venture ahead of the consecration of Ram Temple on January 22.