Passengers at several major railway junctions are facing significant hardships due to slow construction and delayed redevelopment projects. From Indore to Lucknow and Sagar, incomplete works and poor planning have led to train delays and accessibility issues for travelers.
Which stations are facing major construction delays?
Several stations under redevelopment schemes are lagging behind their schedules. The following table provides details on the current status of these projects:
| Station | Project Cost | Current Status/Issue | Expected/Target Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indore | 412 Crore | Only 8% work done in 15 months | Simhastha-2028 (Not feasible) |
| Sagar | 22 Crore | Platform 2 work pending | April 2026 (Delayed by 3-4 months) |
| Shahdol | 16.59 Crore | FOB still at foundation stage | Stalled for 2 months |
| Lucknow | Concourse Work | Causing 5-10 hour train delays | Ongoing |
How are these delays impacting the common passengers?
At Sagar station, non-functional lifts on platforms 1 and 2 have forced elderly passengers to walk an extra kilometer. Incomplete CC work and uneven platform heights make boarding and deboarding trains difficult for many.
Lucknow Junction passengers traveling to Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar faced severe distress in extreme heat as trains from Delhi and Punjab were delayed by up to 10 hours due to concourse construction.
What are the official reasons for these setbacks?
In Indore, DRM Ashwani Kumar mentioned that the railway failed to clear the site on time, and the contractor, Montecarlo Ltd, could not finalize the design. In Shahdol, officials of South East Central Railway called the contractor’s inaction as major negligence.
Regarding the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, tunnel-boring work was postponed on July 5, 2026, due to IMD red and orange alerts, though work was directed to start immediately to keep the 2027 target for the Surat-Vapi section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
इंदौर रेलवे स्टेशन के काम में कितनी देरी हुई है?
इंदौर स्टेशन के 412 करोड़ के प्रोजेक्ट में 15 महीनों में केवल 8% काम हुआ है, जबकि लक्ष्य 35% का था।
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