Steel, Speed & Style: Ghaziabad’s Rail Hub Gets a Mega Upgrade

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Ghaziabad Railway Station, one of Uttar Pradesh’s busiest transit hubs, is undergoing a dramatic transformation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, with a massive ₹337 crore redevelopment project now in motion. Built in 1865, the station currently handles over 50,000 passengers daily and sees nearly 200 trains pass through each day.

Key Highlights:

The station will be converted into a threestorey complex with modern amenities, including escalators, automatic ticket vending machines, and multilevel parking.
New Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) will improve passenger flow and safety, while a signal training school and 96 railway quarters are also part of the plan.
The project began in January 2023, with 25% of the work completed so far. Construction is being executed in phases to minimize disruption.
Delays have occurred due to DelhiNCR’s air quality restrictions, which temporarily halted construction under the Graded Response Action Plan.
The station’s strategic location has prompted local demands for additional train stoppages, including the Shramik Shakti Express, which currently bypasses Ghaziabad

Outlook:

Once completed, the revamped Ghaziabad station will not only ease congestion but also offer a worldclass commuter experience, aligning with Indian Railways’ broader vision of modern, accessible, and sustainable infrastructure.

Sources: The Daily Jagran, Times of India, PIB Press Release