04.04.23 Daily [Uttar Pradesh] UPPSC Current Affairs

In a major boost to development in Gorakhpur, Indian Railways will invest Rs 612 crore in the next five years to redevelop Gorakhpur RAILWAY station with aesthetic design and facilities on the lines of modern Airports.

The renovated station will have a concourse of 63,000 sqm with a seating capacity for 3,500 passengers. During peak hour traffic, the station will be able to handle nearly 17,000 passengers. Currently, the facility caters to around 9,000 passengers. The main station building will be spread across 17,900 sqm area, which will be double the size of the current area.

Similarly, the second entry station building, which is currently spread on 720sqm area, will be expanded to 7,400sqm. There will be 44 lifts and 21 escalators at the station.