Chandigarh railway station mega block
Ambala, August 6: Passengers travelling through Chandigarh Railway Station have been advised to verify their train platforms before starting their journey, as a major infrastructure upgrade will lead to traffic blocks and platform changes beginning August 8. The redevelopment work, being carried out by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), will affect train operations in phases until early September.
According to railway officials, construction work involving the casting of through-roof columns on Platforms 2/3 and 4/5 will require scheduled traffic and overhead equipment (OHE) blocks under the Ambala Division of Northern Railway.
Mega Block Schedule
The construction activity will take place in two separate phases, each involving four-hour traffic blocks on selected railway lines.
- Phase 1: On August 8, 12, 19, 26, 31, and September 4, traffic blocks will remain in effect from 10:10 AM to 2:10 PM on railway lines 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
- Phase 2: On August 10, 17, 21, 28, and September 2 & 6, blocks will be implemented from 9:45 AM to 1:45 PM on lines 6, 7, and 8.
Railway authorities have clarified that no train will be cancelled or short-terminated during the construction period.
Dibrugarh–Chandigarh Express to Run Late
As part of traffic regulation measures, Train No. 15903 Dibrugarh–Chandigarh Express will be regulated between Saharanpur and Chandigarh, resulting in a delay of approximately 60 minutes on August 10, 17, 24, 31, and September 4.
Officials stated that these adjustments are necessary to ensure safe execution of the station redevelopment project while maintaining rail services.
Platforms Changed for Eight Trains
Several trains departing from Chandigarh Railway Station will use different platforms during the block period. Passengers are requested to pay attention to station announcements and digital display boards.
The revised platform allocations include:
- 12046 Chandigarh–New Delhi Shatabdi Express – Platform 2 (instead of Platform 6)
- 14542 Amritsar–Chandigarh Express – Platform 1
- 15531 Saharsa–Amritsar Express – Platform 1
- 12058 Daulatpur–New Delhi Jan Shatabdi – Platform 3
- 54532 Kalka–Ambala Passenger – Platform 1
- 14616 Amritsar–Lalkuan Express – Platform 1
- 14332 Kalka–Delhi Express – Platform 3
- 64516 Nangal Dam–Ambala Passenger – Departure from Platform 1 at 1:25 PM
Railway Issues Passenger Advisory
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Yashanjeet Singh said that continuous public announcements will be made at the station throughout the construction period. Additional RPF personnel and RLDA marshals will also be deployed to assist passengers and manage platform movement safely.
Passengers are advised to:
- Check their train’s platform information before arriving at the station.
- Reach the station well in advance.
- Follow station announcements and digital display boards for the latest updates.
- Cooperate with railway staff during the redevelopment work.
The Chandigarh Railway Station redevelopment project aims to improve passenger amenities and modernize station infrastructure, although temporary operational adjustments are expected during the construction period.
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