Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on June 19, 2026, that a new five-platform station will be constructed at Harding Park in Patna. This project aims to increase the railway capacity of the city and reduce the heavy rush at Patna Junction. The announcement was made during a visit to Chhapra Junction in the presence of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary.
What are the key details of the Harding Park project?
The new terminal will be developed on 4.80 acres of land provided by the Bihar state government. The first phase of the project focuses on building five new platforms with an estimated cost of ₹150 crore. It will feature modern, airport-like facilities and will be connected via an overhead flyover, metro, and road networks to create a multi-modal transport hub.
What is the timeline for completion?
Work on the terminal restarted on January 21, 2026, with a revised design after a brief pause. The first phase, including the five platforms, is expected to be finished by June 2027. The entire terminal project is targeted for full completion by 2029. Currently, the administration is working on removing encroachments to speed up the construction.
Other major railway updates for Bihar
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that railway projects worth over ₹1.15 lakh crore are currently underway in Bihar. The state has received a record budget allocation exceeding ₹10,000 crore. Additionally, the 51st locomotive engine produced at the Marhaura rail engine factory was exported to Guinea, Africa, on June 19, 2026.
| Project/Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Harding Park Station | 5 new platforms, ₹150 crore (Phase 1) |
| Completion Date (Phase 1) | June 2027 |
| Full Project Deadline | 2029 |
| Total Bihar Rail Investment | Over ₹1.15 lakh crore |
| Recent Export | Locomotive from Marhaura to Guinea |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Harding Park स्टेशन कब तक बनकर तैयार होगा?
इस स्टेशन का पहला फेज, जिसमें 5 प्लेटफॉर्म शामिल हैं, जून 2027 तक पूरा होगा और पूरा टर्मिनल 2029 तक तैयार होने की उम्मीद है।
इस नए स्टेशन से यात्रियों को क्या फायदा होगा?
यह स्टेशन पटना Junction पर भीड़ को कम करेगा और यात्रियों को Airport जैसी आधुनिक सुविधाएं और Metro से कनेक्टिविटी देगा।