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Large Station Board;
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GKP/Gorakhpur Junction (10 PFs)
गोरखपुर जंक्शन
گورکھپور جنکشن

Track: Construction - Electric-Line Tripling

Updated: Sep 11 2024 (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


Number of Platforms: 10
Number of Halting Trains: 128
Number of Originating Trains: 62
Number of Terminating Trains: 62
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Today (09:47) New Vande Bharat Express Train for Bihar, Other Railway Announcements
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
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Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
Station Tag: Patna Junction/PNBE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Feb 10 2025 (09:47)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
चुनाव से पहले बिहार को मिलेगी एक और वंदे भारत ट्रेन, रेल मंत्री ने बताया रूट

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a new Vande Bharat Express train between Patna and Gorakhpur, commencing within the next 3-4 months. This addition to Bihar's existing 8 Vande Bharat trains (5 originating from Patna) will offer a semi-high-speed service. The exact route (potentially via Chhapra and Siwan) is yet...
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to be finalized. Further announcements include an Amrit Bharat train between Muzaffarpur and Delhi, a Namo Bharat train between Patna and Muzaffarpur, and a potential future Vande Bharat between Patna and Bhagalpur, possibly announced during Prime Minister Modi's Bihar visit on February 24th. The doubling of railway lines in North Bihar (Narkatiaganj, Raxaul, Sitamarhi, Darbhanga) will enhance connectivity.

Rail Mantri Ashwini Vaishnaw ne agle 3-4 mahine ke andar Bihar se ek aur Vande Bharat Express train chalane ki ghosna ki hai. Yeh train Patna-Gorakhpur route par chalegi. Bihar mein abhi 8 Vande Bharat trains hain (5 Patna se), aur yeh ek aur semi-high-speed service hogi. Exact route...
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(shayad Chhapra aur Siwan se hote hue) abhi final nahin hua hai. Aur bhi announcements hue hain: Muzaffarpur se Delhi ke beech Amrit Bharat train, Patna aur Muzaffarpur ke beech Namo Bharat train, aur Patna aur Bhagalpur ke beech ek aur Vande Bharat, shayad PM Modi ke 24 February ke Bihar tour pe ghoshit hogi. Uttar Bihar mein railway lines ka double hone se (Narkatiaganj, Raxaul, Sitamarhi, Darbhanga) connectivity strong hogi.
Today (07:33) Vaishnaw Announces Major Railway Development Plans for Bihar, Including New Vande Bharat and Nammo Bharat Trains
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Feb 10 2025 (07:33)
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Feb 10 2025 (07:33)
Station Tag: Darbhanga Junction/DBG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Feb 10 2025 (07:33)
Station Tag: Sitamarhi Junction/SMI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Feb 10 2025 (07:33)
Station Tag: Raxaul Junction/RXL added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Feb 10 2025 (07:33)
Station Tag: Narkatiaganj Junction/NKE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Feb 10 2025 (07:33)
Station Tag: Bettiah/BTH added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Feb 10 2025 (07:33)
Station Tag: Muzaffarpur Junction/MFP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Feb 10 2025 (07:33)
Station Tag: Patna Junction/PNBE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
पटना से मुजफ्फरपुर नमो भारत ट्रेन चलेगी, रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव का ऐलान

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced several railway development initiatives in Bihar during his visit. Key announcements include the launch of a new Vande Bharat train between Patna and Gorakhpur (likely this year), and Bihar's first Nammo Bharat train between Patna and Muzaffarpur. A ₹95,000 crore investment is planned...
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for Bihar's railway infrastructure development over the next five years. The doubling of the Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga line (₹4553 crore) will allow for faster trains like Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Nammo Bharat. Betia station is selected for development under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, reflecting local heritage, and Raxaul Junction's design will be inspired by Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal.

Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ne Bihar tour ke doran state mein railway facilities ko develop karne se jude kai announcements kiye. Unhone Patna se Muzaffarpur ke beech Nammo Bharat train chalane ki bhi ghoshaṇa ki, yeh Bihar ki pehli Nammo Bharat train hogi. Patna aur Gorakhpur ke beech ek...
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nayi Vande Bharat train bhi jaldi shuru hone wali hai, is saal hi. Bihar mein aage 5 saalon mein 95,000 crore rupaye ki lagat se railway infrastructure ka vikas hoga. Narkatiaganj, Raxaul, Sitamarhi, Darbhanga line ka doubling bhi 4553 crore rupaye ki lagat se ho raha hai, jisse Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat jaisi trains chal payengi. Betia station ko Amrit Bharat Station Scheme mein include kiya gaya hai aur Raxaul Junction ko Nepal ke Pashupatinath Temple ke concept pe banaya jaayega.
Yesterday (19:09) Railway Minister Reviews Gorakhpur Station Redevelopment
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Feb 09 2025 (19:09)
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विरासत और संस्कृति को ध्यान रखकर हो काम, रेल मंत्री बोले, वर्ल्ड क्लास बनेगा गोरखपुर रेलवे स्टेशन

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Gorakhpur on Sunday, reviewing the progress of the Gorakhpur railway station's redevelopment into a world-class facility, as per the directives of the Prime Minister and Chief Minister. The design incorporates local culture and heritage. He held a meeting with officials at the transit AC...
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lounge, inspecting the lounge and receiving detailed updates on the station's construction. Discussions included plans for a new station connecting the Gorakhpur airport's new terminal to the railway station, pending a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Trade unions welcomed the minister, presenting a 12-point memorandum.

Rail Mantri Ashwini Vaishnaw ne Gorakhpur visit kiya Sunday ko, aur Gorakhpur railway station ko world-class banane ke kaam ki review ki, yeh PM aur CM ke directions pe hai. Station ka design culture aur heritage ko dhyan mein rakhkar banaya ja raha hai. Unhone transit AC lounge mein...
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officers ke saath meeting ki, lounge inspect kiya aur station construction ki detailed information li. Gorakhpur airport ke new terminal se railway station connect karne ki baat hui, jiske liye CM Yogi Adityanath se baat hogi. Trade unions ne unka swagat kiya, aur 12-point memorandum diya.
Yesterday (17:56) Gorakhpur Railway Station Redevelopment and New Station Planned
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Feb 09 2025 (17:56)
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Feb 09 2025 (17:56)
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Stations:  Gorakhpur Junction/GKP   Bettiah/BTH  
वर्ल्ड क्लास स्टेशन बनेगा गोरखपुर रेलवे स्टेशन: अश्विनी वैष्णव

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Gorakhpur railway station's redevelopment into a world-class facility is progressing rapidly, aligning with the vision of the Prime Minister and Chief Minister. The design incorporates local culture and heritage. Furthermore, a new station is planned between Gorakhpur Airport and the existing railway...
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station, considering the new airport terminal's construction. The Airport Director and Railway GM have been instructed to plan this new station, following which discussions will take place with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to finalize the plan. Before departing for Bettiah via special train, Vaishnaw visited Gorakhpur Airport at 11:45 AM on Sunday, inspected the Gorakhpur railway station's transit AC lounge, and reviewed the station's construction progress with railway officials.

Rail Mantri Ashwini Vaishnaw ne bataya ki Gorakhpur Railway Station ko world-class banane ka kaam tezii se chal raha hai, yeh PM aur CM ke aahvahan ke hisab se hai. Station ka design culture aur virasat ko dhyan mein rakh kar banaya gaya hai. Naye airport terminal ko dekhte hue,...
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Gorakhpur Airport aur Railway Station ke beech ek nayi station banane ki planning chal rahi hai. Airport director aur Railway GM ko iski planning karne ka nirdesh diya gaya hai. CM Yogi Adityanath se baat karke final plan banaya jayega. Sunday ko 11:45 baje Gorakhpur Airport pahunchne ke baad, unhone Gorakhpur Railway Station ka dauran kiya aur officials se station ke nirman ki jaankari li. Phir woh special train se Bettiah chale gaye.
Yesterday (17:53) Railway Minister Reviews Gorakhpur Station Redevelopment, Plans New Airport Link
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Feb 09 2025 (17:53)
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Feb 09 2025 (17:53)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Feb 09 2025 (17:53)
Station Tag: Siwan Junction/SV added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Gorakhpur Junction/GKP   Bettiah/BTH  
विरासत और संस्कृति को ध्यान रखकर हो काम, रेल मंत्री बोले, वर्ल्ड क्लास बनेगा गोरखपुर रेलवे स्टेशन

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Gorakhpur on Sunday and reviewed the progress of the Gorakhpur railway station's redevelopment into a world-class facility, as per the Prime Minister and Chief Minister's vision. The design incorporates local culture and heritage. He held a meeting with officials at the transit AC lounge,...
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inspecting it and receiving detailed updates on the project from the General Manager. Discussions also included plans for a new station connecting the Gorakhpur airport's new terminal to the railway station, pending a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Trade unions welcomed the minister, presenting a 12-point memorandum concerning employee and railway interests. Vaishnaw departed for Bettiah via a special train after the meeting.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Gorakhpur Sunday ko pahunche aur Gorakhpur railway station ko world-class banane ke kaam ki review ki, yeh PM aur CM ke vision ke hisab se hai. Design local culture aur heritage ko dhyan mein rakh kar banaya gaya hai. Unhone transit AC lounge mein officers ke...
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saath meeting ki, inspection ki aur GM se project ki detailed information li. Airport ke new terminal se railway station connect karne ke liye nayi station banane ki baat bhi hui, jiske liye CM Yogi Adityanath se baat hogi. Trade unions ne unka swagat kiya aur 12-point memorandum diya. Baad mein woh special train se Bettiah chale gaye.
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