Nagpur Railway Station is gearing up for significant redevelopment, leading to the temporary closure of platforms 6 and 7. These platforms, vital to daily operations, will be out of service as construction work begins, with trains redirected to other platforms. While the exact start date remains unconfirmed, sources suggest it may align with the opening of Ajni Station. This arrangement is expected to last for 70 days, potentially causing inconvenience to passengers.
Role of Platforms 6 and 7
Out of the station’s eight platforms, platforms 6 and 7 handle several important trains, including the Ahmedabad-Howrah Express, Mumbai-Howrah Geetanjali Express, Jnaneshwari Express, Amritsar-Bilaspur Chhattisgarh Express, Nagpur-Mumbai Sewagram Express, and Secunderabad-Raipur Express. With these services being shifted, increased traffic on the remaining platforms is anticipated, posing operational challenges.
Impact on Operations
The closure is part of the station’s redevelopment project, which involves construction on platforms 6 and 7. This step, taken for safety reasons, is expected to strain the station’s capacity. Nagpur Railway Station currently manages 125 express trains and 250 goods trains daily, and the redistribution of trains is likely to make coordination more demanding for railway staff and passengers.
Passengers are urged to check for updates on train schedules and platform changes to avoid disruptions during this period.