The Chandigarh railway station will temporarily close platforms number four and five for 34 days, starting tomorrow, as part of the ongoing world-class infrastructure development work. This will impact a total of eight trains, with five of them being relocated to other platforms, while three trains will not make a stop in Chandigarh during this period. The railway station’s redevelopment is being carried out by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA).
As a result of these changes, the Chandigarh-Lucknow train (train numbers 15011 and 15012) will now operate from Ambala to Lucknow. Similarly, the Chandigarh-Patliputra train (train numbers 22355 and 22356) will also depart from Ambala. Additionally, the Chandigarh-Firozpur train (train numbers 14629-14630) will only operate up to Ludhiana starting tomorrow.
The renovation of the Chandigarh railway station, which carries a cost of INR 462 crore, commenced a year ago to complete it within 15 months. The station upgrade is part of a LightHouse project and will be carried out using a modular concept.
Following the renovation, the railway station will offer various facilities, including a modern lobby, food court, tree lounge, inquiry counter, and retail shop spaces. A 72-metre wide plaza, food plaza, and retail shop area will be provided on the platform, allowing passengers to wait for their trains in a comfortable environment.
