Chandigarh railway station has resumed normal train berthing operations after lifting a temporary block on one of its platforms following redevelopment work. This development is expected to improve train movement and passenger convenience at the busy junction.

🛠 Platform Block Lifted at Platform No. 1

The block on Platform No. 1 at chandigarh railway station — imposed as part of upgrading and redevelopment projects — was lifted on February 9, 2026. With this platform now operational again, trains are returning to their usual berthing arrangements instead of being shifted elsewhere.

The redevelopment work, overseen by the rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), has involved structural improvements to enhance station capacity and passenger movement. These upgrades are part of a broader plan to modernise the station under central railway infrastructure schemes.

🚆 Trains Reassigned, Passenger Flow Improved

With normal train berthing restored:

• Major services like the Ajmer Vande Bharat Express and Chandigarh Shatabdi Express, which had been operating from alternate platforms, are now being reassigned to better‑suited platforms — though some trains like these have moved temporarily to platforms such as Platform 6 to manage crowds and traffic more efficiently.
• Restoration of Platform 1 operations will help reduce congestion and streamline train schedules at the station, which serves thousands of passengers daily.

The platform reshuffle — including departures from Platform 6 — helps distribute passenger load more evenly across the station.

🧭 Context: Why Platforms Were Blocked Earlier

The temporary closure and block of Platform 1 were part of work related to:

• Redevelopment and renovation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aimed at modernising facilities and commuter experience.
• Structural upgrades and safety improvements that required partial platform closure and reassignment of train operations.

During the period of closure, trains that normally used Platform 1 were shifted to other platforms to ensure service continuity.

📌 What This Means for Passengers

• More predictable boarding and departure points: With Platform 1 back in operation, passengers can expect fewer last‑minute platform changes.
• Better passenger movement and reduced crowding: Operating trains from their usual platforms helps smoothen the flow during peak hours.
• Temporary adjustments still possible: While major platforms are back to regular use, occasional reassignments may still happen to manage congestion or ongoing finishing work.

🚉 Looking Ahead: Station Redevelopment

The revival of normal train berthing comes as part of the larger station redevelopment project, which is transforming chandigarh railway station into a modern transit hub with improved passenger amenities, expanded concourses, and better connectivity across platforms.

Once fully completed, the redeveloped station is expected to offer world‑class facilities — including larger waiting areas, improved access routes, and enhanced passenger services — data-aligning with indian Railways’ broader infrastructure upgrade goals.

🧠 Final Takeaway

The lifting of the platform block and resumption of regular train berthing at Chandigarh Railway Station marks a positive step toward normalcy after months of redevelopment work. Passengers benefit from more stable train operations and reduced congestion, while ongoing upgrades aim to provide a modernised travel experience in the near future.

 

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