Passengers at Siddharthnagar Railway Station will no longer need to travel long distances around the station to get tickets. The construction of a second booking window on the south side of the station has started. This move aims to reduce congestion and make ticket booking easier for a large portion of the city’s population.
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What are the new facilities being built at the station?
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, several infrastructure updates are underway. A new 800-meter long road is being constructed for the second entry point at a cost of 25 lakh rupees. Alongside this road, a new ticket counter is being established. The foundation work for the booking window is already complete, and the drainage system is nearly finished. This new entry will specifically benefit people living in the southern part of the city and those visiting government offices.
What is the overall plan for Siddharthnagar station upgrade?
The station is being modernized to better serve passengers, including those visiting Lumbini. The total investment for these upgrades has been revised from 9.5 crore rupees in 2023 to 10.92 crore rupees by May 2025. The project includes several key improvements:
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | New road and second entry point |
| Passenger Comfort | European toilets and renovated waiting rooms |
| Technology | Wi-Fi facilities |
| Infrastructure | New platforms and Foot Over Bridge (FOB) extension |
| Cultural | Information on local art and culture |
NER CPRO Pankaj Kumar Singh and DRM Gaurav Agarwal have overseen these developments to ensure better movement for passengers and connectivity to the goods shed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
सिद्धार्थनगर स्टेशन पर नया बुकिंग विंडो कहाँ बन रहा है?
नया बुकिंग विंडो स्टेशन के दक्षिण दिशा (South Side) में बनाया जा रहा है, जिसके साथ 800 मीटर लंबी नई सड़क का निर्माण भी हो रहा है।
इस प्रोजेक्ट पर कितना खर्च किया जा रहा है?
नई सड़क के निर्माण पर 25 लाख रुपये खर्च हो रहे हैं, जबकि पूरे स्टेशन के आधुनिकीकरण के लिए मई 2025 तक 10.92 करोड़ रुपये का बजट बताया गया है।
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