Northern Railway General Manager Rajesh Kumar Pandey conducted a detailed inspection of the Amritsar-Jalandhar Cantt-Ludhiana rail section on July 3, 2026. He reviewed the progress of ongoing station redevelopment projects and checked the overall quality of passenger facilities and safety standards. The GM instructed officials to complete all works within the set timeline without compromising on quality.
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What changes are coming to Amritsar, Jalandhar and Ludhiana stations?
At Amritsar station, the GM assessed the speed of construction and pushed for more digital transactions to make services transparent for passengers. In Jalandhar Cantt, the focus was on major infrastructure upgrades including new station buildings on both sides, a large passenger concourse, and better parking areas. Ludhiana station also underwent a progress assessment to ensure the redevelopment is moving as planned.
What new facilities are being added for passengers?
The redevelopment projects aim to provide world-class amenities to make travel easier. The following facilities are being developed:
- Modern cafeterias and upgraded platforms
- New lifts and escalators for easy movement
- Advanced foot-over bridges for better connectivity
- Improved cleanliness and security arrangements
Updates from North Western Railway and Ministry
Apart from Northern Railway, General Manager Amitabh of North Western Railway inaugurated a heritage room, an 80-ton traverser, and an RO plant at the Jodhpur rail workshop on June 27, 2026. Additionally, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav discussed making the rolling block system more passenger-centric during his visit from Bikaner to Jaipur on June 21, 2026, suggesting trial runs for blocks on Sundays.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What facilities are being upgraded at Jalandhar Cantt station?
Jalandhar Cantt is getting new station buildings, a large passenger concourse, cafeterias, improved parking, lifts, escalators, and modern foot-over bridges.
What did Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav suggest regarding rolling blocks?
The Minister suggested implementing rolling blocks on Sundays or other fixed days on an experimental basis to make the system more passenger-centric.