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GKP/Gorakhpur Junction (10 PFs)
गोरखपुर जंक्शन
گورکھپور جنکشن

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Updated: Sep 11 (00:30)
Gorakhpur Junction (GKP) is a major railway station in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is a bustling hub with 10 platforms, serving a large number of passengers daily. The station is well-equipped with amenities like waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. Gorakhpur is renowned for its religious significance, hosting several temples and the famous Gorakhnath Temple.

Tourism

Gorakhnath Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to the Nath yogi Gorakhnath, a popular pilgrimage site.
Ramgarh Tal: A sacred lake associated with the Hindu epic Ramayana, attracting numerous pilgrims.
Bageshwarnath Temple: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracting devotees from far and wide.
Gopal Mandir: A temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, known for its serene atmosphere and beautiful architecture.
Siddheshwar Nath Temple: A Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracting devotees seeking blessings and spiritual solace.

Food

Haldiram's: A popular chain offering a variety of vegetarian snacks and sweets.
Biryani Blues: Known for its delicious vegetarian biryani and other North Indian dishes.
Kailash Parbat: A renowned vegetarian restaurant serving a wide range of North Indian delicacies.
Annapurna: A vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Indian dishes, known for its flavorful curries and snacks.
Theobroma: A popular bakery offering a variety of breads, pastries, and sandwiches, also suitable for vegetarian preferences.

Station Address

Tel; Rly HQ 0551-2203140/Res. 2200507,2281323,Station Rd near Dharamshala, Gorakhpur 273012
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 84 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-1
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Lucknow NER
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Number of Platforms: 10
Number of Halting Trains: 156
Number of Originating Trains: 69
Number of Terminating Trains: 68
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Yesterday (19:39) Gorakhpur Railway Station Upgraded to Top 28 Non-Suburban Stations in India
IR Affairs
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 569377   
  Past Edits
Sep 13 2024 (19:39)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Gorakhpur Junction/GKP  
यात्रियों को अब मिलेगी बेहतर सुविधाएं, NSG-1 में शामिल हुआ गोरखपुर रेलवे स्टेशन, जानिए इसके फायदे

Gorakhpur Railway Station, the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway, has been included in the top 28 non-suburban group (NSG-1) stations in India. This upgrade will significantly enhance the station's importance and passenger amenities, leading to a complete revamp and transformation into one of India's most modern and prominent stations. ...
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The station's passenger count and revenue have been steadily increasing, with 1.30 crore passengers using it in 2023-24, generating revenue of 591.94 crore rupees. A new building costing approximately 500 crore rupees is under construction to accommodate future needs and will include modern amenities. It will serve as a city center, further brightening the future of Gorakhpur Junction. Inclusion in the NSG-1 category signifies a significant investment in passenger facilities, ensuring improved services. This upgrade represents a vital step not only for local passengers but also for the entire North Eastern Railway network.

Gorakhpur Railway Station, jo ki North Eastern Railway ka headquarters hai, ab India ke top 28 non-suburban group (NSG-1) stations mein include ho gaya hai. Is category mein aane se station ka importance aur passenger facilities mein bada change hone wala hai. Isse Gorakhpur station ko new se develop karne ki...
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planning banayi gayi hai, taaki yeh desh ke sabse modern aur prominent stations mein shamil ho sake. Passenger number aur revenue mein lagatar badhotri ho rahi hai. 2023-24 mein is station se karieb 1.30 crore passengers ne safar kiya, jismein 53 lakh se zyada reserved passengers aur 76 lakh unreserved passengers the. Is dauraan station ne 591.94 crore rupees ka revenue earn kiya, jo ise arthik drushtikon se bhi mahatvpurn banata hai. Gorakhpur Junction ke vikas ke tahat ek naya bhavan bhi banaya ja raha hai, jiska cost lagabhag 500 crore rupees hai. NSG-1 category mein shamil hone se Gorakhpur station par passenger facilities mein bada investment hoga, jisse passengers ko aur behtar services milengi. Yeh upgrade na sirf local passengers ke liye balki pure North Eastern Railway network ke liye ek mahatvpurn kadam hai.
Yesterday (08:01) Smart Road Project Launched in Gorakhpur: Rail Vihar Road to Get Modern Amenities
Other News
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 569279   
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Sep 13 2024 (08:01)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Gorakhpur Junction/GKP  
रेल विहार में स्मार्ट रोड बनाने का काम शुरू

The Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) has commenced the construction of a smart road project on the Rail Vihar Road, connecting Chargawan Chauraha to Kareem Nagar Chauraha. This 760-meter road project, costing approximately 12.83 crore rupees, aims to enhance traffic safety and convenience. The project features smart LED streetlights, a better drainage...
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system, improved intersection designs, and smart dustbins. The road will also include dedicated parking zones for two-wheelers, four-wheelers, autos, and e-rickshaws. To accommodate the project, permission has been sought from the Forest Department to remove 38 trees aged between 25 to 40 years. The GDA has stated this will be the first smart road in the city, offering various amenities to citizens.

Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA) ne Chargawan Chauraha se Kareem Nagar Chauraha ko jodne wala Rail Vihar Road ko smart road banane ka kaam shuru kar diya hai. 760 meter lambi sadak ke nirman par takreeban 12.83 crore rupees kharch kiye jayenge. Is smart road mein smart LED streetlights, behtar drainage system,...
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improved intersection designs, aur smart dustbins honge. Road mein two-wheelers, four-wheelers, autos, aur e-rickshaws ke liye dedicated parking zones bhi honge. Is project ke liye, 25 se 40 saal umar ke 38 trees ko hatane ke liye Van Vibhag se anumati maangi gayi hai. GDA ne kaha hai ki yeh city ki pehli smart road hogi, jahan par nagrikon ko bahut sari suvidhaein milengi.
Sep 12 (19:29) Gorakhpur Railway Station Elevated to Top Category, New Building to Enhance Passenger Experience
IR Affairs
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 569226   
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Sep 12 2024 (19:29)
Station Tag: Gonda Junction/GD added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 12 2024 (19:29)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623
गोरखपुर रेलवे स्टेशन को मिला NSG-1 का दर्जा:यात्रियों को मिलेगी नई एडवांस सुविधाएं, 500 करोड़ से तैयार हो रहा नया भवन

Gorakhpur Railway Station, the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway, has been elevated to the NSG-1 category, one of the top 28 non-suburban groups in India. This recognition highlights the station's increasing importance and the development of modern passenger facilities. The station has also seen a significant increase in passenger traffic...
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and revenue in recent years. In 2023-24, over 13 crore passengers traveled through Gorakhpur, generating over ₹591 crore in revenue. The station's success is attributed to direct train connectivity to Bihar and Nepal. A new Gorakhpur station building, estimated to cost ₹500 crores, is under construction and is expected to be completed in the near future. This new building will cater to future needs and is designed to be a city center, providing modern amenities and better services. The station's inclusion in the NSG-1 category indicates further investment in development and modernization, ensuring advanced facilities for passengers.

Gorakhpur Railway Station, jo ki North Eastern Railway ka headquarters bhi hai, ab deshbhar ke 28 top non-suburban groups (NSG-1) mein shamil ho gaya hai. Ye uplabdhi station ki badhti mahatta aur modern passenger facilities ke vikas ko darshati hai. NSG-1 category mein Gorakhpur station, … iske alawa, Lucknow Junction, Banaras,...
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Chhapra aur Mau station ko NSG-2 category mein rakha gaya hai. Ye categorization stations ki passengers ki sankhya, unki saaf-safai aur platform par milne wali suvidhaon ke aadhar par kiya jata hai, taki railway network mein sudhaar laaya ja sake. NSG categories: railway stations ki nayi pehchan Indian Railway ne deshbhar ke stations ko NSG-1 se lekar NSG-6 tak ki vibhinn shreniyon mein banta hai, taki passengers ko behtar sevaen di ja sake aur stations ke vikas par dhyan kendrit kiya ja sake. NSG-1 aur NSG-2 shreniyon mein pramukh stations ko rakha gaya hai, jin par badi sankhya mein passenger aate-jate hain. Wahi, NSG-3 se NSG-6 tak ke stations ki shreniyan unki passenger kshamata aur suvidhaon ke anusar tay ki gayi hain. Halt stations ko bhi HG-1 se HG-3 tak ki shreniyon mein vargikrit kiya gaya hai. Gorakhpur Junction: passenger sankhya aur rajasw mein zabardast vridhi Gorakhpur Junction se yatra karne wale passengers ki sankhya har saal tejhi se badh rahi hai. Vittiya varsha 2023-24 mein, is station se 1,30,24,757 passengers ne yatra ki, jismein 53,75,937 reserved category ke aur 76,48,820 unreserved category ke passenger shamil the. Is avdhi mein station se 591.94 crore rupay ka rajasw bhi prapt hua. Gorakhpur Junction ki safalta ka ek mahatvpurn karan Bihar aur Nepal ke liye sidhi train connectivity ki suvidha hai, jisse na sirf passenger sankhya mein badhotri hui hai, balki railway rajasw mein bhi lagatar ijafa ho raha hai. Is station se trains ki badhti sankhya ne ise passengers ke liye ek pramukh hub bana diya hai, aur aane wale samay mein ismein aur bhi vridhi ki ummid hai. Naye bhawan ke sath bhavishya ke liye taiyar ho raha Gorakhpur Junction Gorakhpur Junction ka naya bhawan, jiske lagat lagabhag 500 crore rupay hai, bhavishya ki jaruroton ko dhyan mein rakhte hue taiyar kiya ja raha hai. Iska shilanyas pichhle saal 7 July ko Pradhanmantri Narendra Modi ne kiya tha. Ye naya bhawan agle 50 varshon ki avashyaktaon ko pura karne ke liye banaya ja raha hai aur ise City Center ke roop mein vikasit kiya jaayega. Is aadhunik bhawan ke nirman se Gorakhpur Junction passengers ke liye ek naye anubhav ka kendra banega, jahan ati-aadhunik suvidhaen aur behtarin sevaen milengi. Station ko NSG-1 category mein shamil kiye jaane se iske vikas karyon mein aur tezi aane ki sambhavna hai, jisse yaha passengers ke liye unnat suvidhaen uplabdh karaai ja sakengi. CPRO Pankaj Kumar Singh bole- Gorakhpur ke liye garv ki baat Purva Uttar Railway ke CPRO Pankaj Kumar Singh ne Gorakhpur Junction ke NSG-1 category mein shamil hone par khushi jahir karte hue kaha ki ye station ke vikas aur yaha ki badhti passenger sankhya ka pratik hai. Unhone kaha ki NSG-1 category mein shamil hone se station ke vikas mein bada nivesh kiya jaayega, jisse ye station aadhunik suvidhaon se lass hoga aur bhavishya ki jaruroton ko pura kar sakega. Ye uplabdhi na sirf Gorakhpur ke liye, balki pure Purva Uttar Railway ke liye garv ki baat hai. Aane wale samay mein Gorakhpur Junction apne nayi aur aadhunik swaroop mein dikhai dega, jo passengers ke liye aur bhi adhik suvidhajanak hoga.
Sep 12 (19:18) Gorakhpur Railway Station Selected as NSG-1 Category Station
IR Affairs
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 569209   
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Sep 12 2024 (19:18)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Stations:  Gorakhpur Junction/GKP  
उपलब्धि: गोरखपुर रेलवे स्टेशन देश के 'टॉप 28' में, 365 दिन में 1 करोड़ से अधिक यात्री पहुंचे-अब बन रहा नया भवन

Gorakhpur Railway Station, the headquarters of the Northeast Railway, has been chosen as one of the 28 NSG-1 (non-suburban category) stations across India. Additionally, Lucknow Junction, Banaras, Chhapra, and Mau stations have been selected as NSG-2 category stations.

Northeast Railway ke headquarter Gorakhpur Railway Station ko deshbhar ke 28 NSG-1 (non-suburban category) stations mein chuna gaya hai. Iske alawa Lucknow Junction, Banaras, Chhapra aur Mau station NSG-2 category mein chune gaye hain.
Sep 12 (12:15) Indian Railways Announces Schedule for 38 Special Trains for Festive Season
New/Special Trains
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 569136   
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Sep 12 2024 (12:16)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:16)
Station Tag: Bathinda Junction/BTI added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Station Tag: Darbhanga Junction/DBG added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Station Tag: Jayanagar Majilpur/JNM added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Station Tag: Patna Junction/PNBE added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Station Tag: Firozpur City/FZP added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Station Tag: Ayodhya Cantt. Junction/AYC added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Station Tag: Anand Vihar Terminal/ANVT added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Station Tag: Chandigarh Junction/CDG added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Varanasi - Bathinda Special Fare Festival Special/04529 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Bathinda - Varanasi Special Fare Festival Special/04530 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Ayodhya Cantt. - Anand Vihar Terminal Special Fare Festival Special/04095 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Anand Vihar Terminal - Ayodhya Cantt. Special Fare Festival Special/04096 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Gorakhpur - Chandigarh Special Fare Festival Special/04517 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Chandigarh - Gorakhpur Special Fare Festival Special/04518 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Jaynagar - Anand Vihar Terminal Special Fare Festival Special/04059 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Anand Vihar Terminal - Jaynagar Special Fare Festival Special/04060 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Darbhanga - Delhi Special Fare Festival Special/04067 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Delhi - Darbhanga Special Fare Festival Special/04068 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Patna - Firozpur Cantt. Special Fare Festival Special/04677 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Firozpur Cantt. - Patna Special Fare Festival Special/04678 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Chandigarh - Varanasi Special Fare Special/04212 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366

Sep 12 2024 (12:15)
Train Tag: Varanasi - Chandigarh Special Fare Special/04211 added by Railfan_udhampur~/2244366
Trains:  Anand Vihar Terminal - Ayodhya Cantt. Special Fare Festival Special/04096   Ayodhya Cantt. - Anand Vihar Terminal Special Fare Festival Special/04095   show more
Special Train List: 14 और त्योहार विशेष ट्रेनों की समय सारिणी जारी, अयोध्या-वाराणसी के लिए भी स्पेशल गाड़ी

The Indian Railways has announced the schedule for 38 special trains for the upcoming festive season, starting next month. These trains include routes like Varanasi-Chandigarh, Anand Vihar-Ayodhya, and Firozpur-Patna. 14 additional special train schedules were released on Wednesday.

Agle mah shuru ho rahe tyohar season ke liye, Indian Railways ne ab tak 38 tyohar special trains ki time table jaari kar diya hai. Isme Varanasi-Chandigarh, Anand Vihar-Ayodhya, aur Firozpur-Patna jaise raaste par chalne wali 14 special trains ki time table budhvaar ko jaari ki gayi.
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