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

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Updated: Mar 23 2023 (09:13) by RohitBiharSharif~
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-2
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Lucknow NER
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Number of Platforms: 10
Number of Halting Trains: 154
Number of Originating Trains: 69
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Today (07:14) Third Line Project Between Domingarh and Khalilabad Approved: 545 Crores Allocated (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 568512   
  Past Edits
Sep 08 2024 (07:15)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 08 2024 (07:14)
Station Tag: Khalilabad/KLD added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 08 2024 (07:14)
Station Tag: Domingarh/DMG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... डोमिनगढ़ से खलीलाबाद तक थर्ड लाइन का सर्वे पूरा, डीपीआर बोर्ड के पास भेजा

The final Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a 34-kilometer third line between Domingarh and Khalilabad has been submitted to the Railway Board, costing an estimated 545 crores. The DPR's approval from the board will signal the commencement of construction. This project has been in the works after a successful Lidar survey,...
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which removed any hurdles in its path. The third line will facilitate smooth movement of freight trains, allowing passenger trains to bypass Cantt and Nakha stations. The Railway Board had already granted permission for the final location survey from Khalilabad to Baitalpura last year, leading to the allocation of funds for the survey. This third line will act as a freight corridor on the Barabanki-Gorakhpur-Chhapra route, improving both freight and passenger train operations. The government's 'Gati Shakti' initiative aims to accelerate railway development, ensuring timely completion of projects and enhanced passenger amenities.

Domingarh se Khalilabad tak 34 kilometer ki third line ke liye 545 crore rupees ka DPR Railway Board ko bhej diya gaya hai. Board se DPR pe approval milte hi kaam start ho jaayega. Yeh project Lidar survey ke successful hone ke baad aage badh raha hai. Third line se freight...
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trains ka movement aasaan ho jaayega, aur passenger trains Cantt aur Nakha station pe nahi rukenge. Railway Board ne Khalilabad se Baitalpura tak final location survey ki permission last year hi de di thi. Iske baad survey ke liye budget bhi allocate ho gaya tha. Yeh third line Barabanki-Gorakhpur-Chhapra route pe freight trains ke liye freight corridor ka kaam karega. Freight trains ke saath passenger trains ka operation bhi improve ho jaayega. 'Gati Shakti' initiative railway development ko boost karega, projects time pe complete honge aur passenger ko better facilities milegi.
Yesterday (22:42) Railway Union Objects to Forcing Trackmen to Cut Grass (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 568494   
  Past Edits
Sep 07 2024 (22:42)
Station Tag: Lucknow Junction NER/LJN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (22:42)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... ट्रैकमैनों से कटवाया जा रहा घास, महामंत्री से की शिकायत

On Saturday, K.L. Gupta, General Secretary of the NE Railway Workers Union, visited trackmen working on track maintenance at the Cantt Cantonment. He inquired about their well-being and gathered information about the track. The trackmen informed him that workers in all units, including trackmen, welders, and keymen, are being made to...
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cut grass and weeds from the edges of the track and within yards. Those refusing are being given charge sheets and their passes and PTOs are being revoked under a conspiracy. Gupta explained that the General Manager issued a letter on September 2nd to six Chief Track Engineers directing the use of chemicals to destroy grass along the tracks and within yards. Trackmen also revealed that sectional in-charges in Lucknow Division units are also having grass cut. Those objecting are being issued charge sheets for various reasons. Gupta stated that he has informed the Senior Divisional Engineer/Coordination Lucknow about this and said that there is no provision for cutting grass. He has also called and requested the immediate stoppage of forcing trackmen to cut grass in the units.

Saturday ko, NE Railway Workers Union ke General Secretary K.L. Gupta ne Cantt Cantonment pe track maintenance ka kaam kar rahe trackmen se milakar unke haal-chal pooche aur track ke baare mein jaankaari li. Trackmen ne unhe bataya ki sabhi units mein, trackmen, welders, keymen sabse track ke kinare, yard mein...
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uge ghaas aur kharpatwar kaatne ka kaam karaaya ja raha hai. Jo kaam karne se mana kar rahe hain, unhe saajish ke tahat charge sheet deke pass aur PTO band kiya ja raha hai. Gupta ne bataya ki General Manager ne September 2nd ko six Chief Track Engineers ko diye letter mein yeh faisla liya hai ki line ke kinare, yards mein hare bhare ghaason ko chemical ka chhidkaav kara ke naash karaaya jaaye. Trackmen ne yeh bhi bataya ki Lucknow Mandal ke units mein bhi sectional in-charges dwara ghaas katwaaya ja raha hai. Jo kaamkarai isse aapatti kar rahe hain, unhe kisi na kisi baat mein charge sheet diya ja raha hai. Gupta ne bataya ki unhone yeh baat Senior Divisional Engineer/Coordination Lucknow ko bhi bata di hai. Unhone kaha ki ghaas katwane ka koi provision nahin hai. Unhone phone karke kaha ki agar units mein trackmen se ghaas katwane ka kaam karaaya ja raha hai to use tatkaal rok lagaai jaaye.
Yesterday (19:31) Special Train to Run Between Sealdah and Gorakhpur for Durga Puja (www.prabhatkhabar.com)
New/Special Trains
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 568468   
  Past Edits
Sep 07 2024 (19:31)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 07 2024 (19:31)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... अब दुर्गापूजा में कोलकाता जाना हुआ आसान, पटना से होकर गुजरेगी गोरखपुर-सियालदह स्पेशल ट्रेन, जानें टाइमिंग…

Indian Railways is introducing a special train, 03131/03132, to cater to the increased passenger traffic during Durga Puja festivities. The train will run between Sealdah and Gorakhpur, passing through Patna. The special train will run on specific dates in October and November 2024, catering to the rush of passengers traveling to...
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Kolkata for Durga Puja celebrations. The train will depart from Sealdah at 6:15 PM and reach Gorakhpur at 10:10 AM the next day. The return journey will depart from Gorakhpur at 11:30 AM and reach Sealdah at 6:25 AM the following day. The train will also pass through important stations like Bardhaman, Patna, Pataliputra, Chhapra, Siwan, and Deoria Sadar.

Durga Puja ke time Kolkata jaane wale passengers ke liye, Indian Railways ek special train, 03131/03132, chala raha hai. Ye train Sealdah aur Gorakhpur ke beech mein chalega, Patna se bhi hoke. Special train October aur November 2024 mein specific dates pe chalega, Durga Puja ke liye Kolkata jaane wale...
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passengers ke liye. Train Sealdah se 6:15 PM pe chalega aur next day Gorakhpur 10:10 AM pe pahunchega. Return journey Gorakhpur se 11:30 AM pe chalega aur next day Sealdah 6:25 AM pe pahunchega. Train important stations jaise Bardhaman, Patna, Pataliputra, Chhapra, Siwan, aur Deoria Sadar se bhi hoke chalega.
Yesterday (19:28) South Central Railway Cancels 4 Trains, Alters Routes Due to Construction Work (www.patrika.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SCR/South Central
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News Entry# 568465   
  Past Edits
Sep 07 2024 (19:28)
Station Tag: Hazrat Nizamuddin/NZM added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 07 2024 (19:28)
Station Tag: New Delhi/NDLS added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 07 2024 (19:28)
Station Tag: Bhopal Junction/BPL added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 07 2024 (19:28)
Station Tag: Agra Cantt./AGC added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 07 2024 (19:28)
Station Tag: Mathura Junction/MTJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 07 2024 (19:28)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 07 2024 (19:28)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 07 2024 (19:28)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... Railway: दक्षिण भारत की राह कठिन: रेलवे ने 4 प्रमुख ट्रेनों को किया निरस्त, जानें बदलाव की पूरी जानकारी

The South Central Railway has announced the cancellation of four trains and route changes for several others due to the construction of a fourth line between Vijayawada-Kazipet-Balharshah. This construction work will take place from September 22nd to October 6th, impacting passenger travel during this period. The announcement specifically targets passengers planning...
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trips to South India.

South Central Railway ne Vijayawada-Kazipet-Balharshah route pe fourth line banane ke kaam ke wajah se, 4 trains cancel karne ka aur kai trains ke route change karne ka announcement kiya hai. Yeh construction kaam 22 September se 6 October tak chalta rahega aur isse South India jaane wale passengers ki journey...
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pe asar padega.
Yesterday (10:35) Direct Train Service Launched Between Gorakhpur and Visakhapatnam (www.livehindustan.com)
New/Special Trains
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 568413   
  Past Edits
Sep 07 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Titlagarh Junction/TIG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Raipur Junction/R added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Bilaspur Junction/BSP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Kanpur Central/CNB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Lucknow Charbagh NR/LKO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Ayodhya Dham Junction/AY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Jaipur Junction/JP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Visakhapatnam Junction/VSKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 07 2024 (10:35)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
read full article... गोरखपुर से विशाखापत्तनम के लिए शुरू होगी सीधी ट्रेन

A new direct train service from Gorakhpur to Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) will begin on September 26th, running as a special train until December 5th. This service will be operated once a week, departing Gorakhpur every Thursday at 8:50 AM and arriving in Visakhapatnam at 8:45 PM. The return journey will start...
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every Saturday from Visakhapatnam at 11:45 PM and reach Gorakhpur at 11:30 AM. The train will pass through Ayodhyadham, Lucknow, Kanpur, Bilaspur, Raipur, and Titlagarh. The 36-hour journey will be operated for 11 rounds as a special train, with plans to make it a regular service in the future. The decision to launch this service was made at the Indian Railway Time Table Committee meeting in Jaipur, addressing the long-standing demand for a direct train between Gorakhpur and Visakhapatnam.

Gorakhpur se Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) ke liye ek direct train service 26 September se start ho rahi hai. Yeh train special train ke roop mein 5 December tak chalegi, aur har Thursday ko 8:50 AM par Gorakhpur se chaliyegi. Visakhapatnam par yeh train 8:45 PM par pahunchti hai. Return journey har...
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Saturday ko Visakhapatnam se 11:45 PM par start hoti hai, aur Gorakhpur par 11:30 AM par pahunchti hai. Train Ayodhyadham, Lucknow, Kanpur, Bilaspur, Raipur, aur Titlagarh se hoke jaati hai. 36 ghante ki yeh journey 11 baar special train ke roop mein chalti hai, aur plan hai ki aage yeh regular service ban jaaye. Jaipur mein Indian Railway Time Table Committee ki meeting mein yeh decision liya gaya tha, aur isse Gorakhpur aur Visakhapatnam ke beech direct train ki bahut saal se chalti demand puri ho rahi hai.
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I wish, there were some good employees in IR who had knowledge of routes, demand and feasibility to run trains. Trains for South go to North, West, East in all directions.
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Tab to badhiya rahega
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Ye jayegi NER aur NCR k favourite route se he. via prayagraj cheoki , Satna , jabalpur itarsi ..

NCR aur NER ki ek train aapko nahi milegi Jo via Gaya GMO route pe chali ho..
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Sunil Kumar Bhardwaj^~   6380 blog posts
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NER ki SHM-GKP EXP chalti hai via DDU-GAYA 😁 SER k favourite BJE hokar.
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Vskp is already connected to Varanasi by Vskp SBP Varanasi Biweekly. Vskp doesn't have connection to Prayagraj Kanpur Lucknow Ayodhya and Gorakpur whi h is being connected by this train and whole UP is connected to Vskp. All these cities collectively will be able to fill the train.
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