Why are Gaya railway station platforms 2 and 3 closed?

Platforms 2 and 3 at Gaya railway station are closed for a six-week period to facilitate development work, including track maintenance, signaling system improvements, and girder installation as part of a Rs 300 crore project.

What is the duration of the Gaya railway station platform closure?

The operations on platforms 2 and 3 of Gaya railway station will be suspended for six weeks, commencing on February 5 and concluding on March 21.

How will train operations be affected during the Gaya station closure?

Numerous trains originating from or passing through Gaya will be cancelled, diverted, or short-terminated, with the Patna-Gaya section experiencing the most significant impact as eight passenger trains will terminate at Chakand station.

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Gaya Station Faces 6-Week Rail Disruption

4 Feb

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Summary

Gaya railway station platforms 2 & 3 closed for six weeks from February 5.
Project aims to develop Gaya station to international standards for nearly Rs 300 crore.
Many trains cancelled, diverted, or short-terminated, impacting Patna-Gaya section significantly.

Gaya Station Faces 6-Week Rail Disruption

Operations at Gaya railway station's platforms 2 and 3 will be suspended for six weeks, from February 5 until March 21, to facilitate crucial development work. This extensive project, costing nearly Rs 300 crore, aims to upgrade the station to international safety and amenity standards. The suspension will lead to numerous train cancellations, diversions, and short-terminations.

The Patna-Gaya section will experience the most significant impact, with eight passenger trains now terminating at Chakand station, located 8 km north of Gaya. The Patna-Gaya passenger service will be suspended throughout this period. Additionally, trains like the Anand Vihar-Gaya Ekatmata and Lucknow-Gaya Ekatmata will terminate at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, while the Kamakhya Express will terminate at Manpur station.