• By Kamakshi Bishnoi
  • Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:47 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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Charbagh Railway Station in Lucknow is set to receive a new and upgraded look, featuring state-of-the-art facilities in its circulating area. Additionally, plans are in motion to connect an underground metro to the station, further enhancing connectivity. 

To turn this ambitious project into reality, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) SM Sharma, District Magistrate Vishak Ji, and Municipal Commissioner Indrajit Singh convened on Wednesday to outline the redevelopment blueprint, with work set to commence this month.

Taking inspiration from the successful management of Prayagraj’s major railway stations during Maha Kumbh, the beautification and organisation of Charbagh Railway Station will now follow a similar approach. 

The Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA) has been assigned to execute the station’s upgrade. A meeting between key officials focused on ensuring seamless coordination between the state and railway administrations to implement various Northern Railway projects.

Following the discussion, officials conducted a joint inspection of the station premises, identifying key areas requiring redevelopment. RLDA will initiate major works this month, including improvements to the approach road and first entry after completing development around the second entry. 

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Additionally, other projects such as setting up GRP-RPF booths and infrastructure enhancements will be expedited. The meeting saw the participation of RLDA officials, state administration representatives, and division branch officers, all committed to streamlining the redevelopment process.

In anticipation of increased passenger demand during summer, the railway administration has decided to increase the number of general coaches in several special trains. Train number 01701 Jabalpur-Ayodhya Cantt Summer Special and 05577/05578 Saharsa-Anand Vihar Terminal-Saharsa Summer Special will see extended operations.

-Train No. 01701 Jabalpur-Ayodhya Cantt Summer Special (via Varanasi Junction, Jaunpur, and Ayodhya Dham) will have two additional general class coaches replacing two sleeper class coaches from June 4.

-Train No. 01702 Ayodhya Cantt - Jabalpur Summer Special will receive similar upgrades from June 5.

-Train No. 05577 Saharsa-Anand Vihar Terminal Summer Special will operate until April 9 from Saharsa, departing at 20:00 hrs every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. It will reach Gorakhpur at 09:00 hrs, Basti at 10:50 hrs, Gonda at 12:15 hrs, Sitapur Junction at 15:45 hrs, Shahjahanpur at 18:00 hrs, and Bareilly at 19:05 hrs, before arriving at Anand Vihar Terminal on the third day at 00:30 hrs.

-Train No. 05578 Anand Vihar Terminal-Saharsa Summer Special will depart from Anand Vihar Terminal on April 11 at 05:15 hrs, reaching Sitapur Junction at 14:15 hrs, Gonda at 16:30 hrs, Basti at 17:50 hrs, and Gorakhpur at 19:40 hrs.

Chief Public Relations Officer Pankaj Kumar Singh announced that Train No. 15080/15079 Gorakhpur-Patliputra-Gorakhpur Express has been canceled for April 3 due to unavoidable circumstances. Passengers are advised to check updates before planning their journey.