Ayodhya Junction railway station

Ayodhya Junction railway station is a railway station in the city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh in India. It is one of two railway junctions in the twin city; the other one is Faizabad Junction. The station is being built in two phases, with a cost of 131.97 crore and Rs 307 crore. The station is owned by Indian Railways.


Ayodhya Junction
Light rail and Commuter rail station
Ayodhya Junction entrance
General information
LocationAyodhya, Faizabad district, Uttar Pradesh
India
Coordinates26.78777°N 82.20008°E / 26.78777; 82.20008
Owned byIndian Railways
Line(s)Varanasi–Jaunpur–Faizabad–Lucknow line
Gorakhpur–Mankapur–Ayodhya line
Platforms3
Tracks5
ConnectionsCentral bus station, Taxi stand, Auto stand
Construction
Structure typeStandard on-ground station
ParkingAvailable
Bicycle facilitiesAvailable
Disabled access
Other information
Station codeAY
Fare zoneNorthern Railways
History
Opened1874 (1874)
RebuiltUnder progress
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Location
Ayodhya
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Ayodhya
Location in India

Location

The station is near to Faizabad Junction railway station on Faizabad–Akbarpur railway station line. Another line crosses Saryu River and goes further north to Mankapur Junction.

Expansion

Since 2019, the station is under expansion by adding double railway lines and electrification of the tracks. The new design will retain the temple-like look and adds new amenities besides increasing capacity to handle more passengers expected due to the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.The construction is in two phases, with a cost of 131.97 crore for the first phase and Rs 307 crore for the second phase.[1] The first phase will have the development of the platform areas. Phase 1 is expected to be completed by June 2021. The second phase will include the erection of the new station building with amenities like more washrooms, lounges, dormitories, ticketing.[2][3]

Transport

By Air
  • Ayodhya Junction railway station platform
  • Ayodhya Junction ticket counters

See also

References
  1. Oct 1, Arvind Chauhan / TNN /. "Uttar Pradesh: Ayodhya railway station new building to be ready by December, says DRM Lucknow | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  2. Dutta, Anisha; Sarkar, Sohini (2 August 2020). "Phase-1 of Ayodhya station modelled on Ram Mandir to be completed by June 2021". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  3. "Ayodhya railway station to be redeveloped on temple model; budget raised". Indian Express. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.


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