Subedarganj rly stn to be satellite hub for Delhi-Howrah trains
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Prayagraj: The plan to develop Prayagraj
Subedarganj railway station
as a satellite station for major trains on the Delhi-Howrah route has taken a decisive turn.
North Central Railways
(NCR) prepared a proposal to give a two-minute halt to more than two dozen major trains, including those that start their journey from Prayagraj Junction towards New Delhi and those operating on the Howrah-Delhi trunk route.
The major trains that may have a brief halt at this satellite station, which caters to the large population residing in the city West and beyond, include Prayagraj Express, Humsafar, Shivganga, Purushottam, Brahmaputra, Netaji Express, Mahabodhi, and Purva, among others. This proposal includes all the important trains on the Delhi-Howrah route. However, Rajdhani Express and Vande Bharat Express are excluded for now. The Railway Board will make the final decision on this proposal. The main objective of this step is to reduce the crowd and pressure of passengers at Prayagraj Junction. Additionally, it aims to provide more travel options for passengers.
During Maha Kumbh, both Prayagraj Express and Humsafar Express were operated from this station for around two months. This decision was well praised by the passengers of the Sangam city. This proposal is seen as another step towards strengthening Subedarganj station, which is being redeveloped as an alternative station to Prayagraj Junction. The main objective of this step is to reduce the crowd and pressure of passengers at Prayagraj Junction. Additionally, it aims to provide more travel options for passengers. The construction of two new platforms is also proposed to increase station's capacity, raising the number of platforms from six to eight. Last year, two new platforms were also built here.
NCR CPRO Shashikant Tripathi said that Prayagraj is being strengthened in terms of the rail network. The upgradation of Subedarganj station will not only increase passenger convenience but will also see this station emerge as a major railway hub in the future. With the implementation of this proposal, the experience of rail travel in Prayagraj and surrounding areas will improve significantly.
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With the stoppage of trains at Subedarganj station, passengers from nearby areas will get relief from crowd at Prayagraj Junction. This will make their journey more convenient and time-saving. The redevelopment of the station will increase employment opportunities in the area and boost the local economy.
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