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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
GKP/Gorakhpur Junction is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 10
Number of Halting Trains: 154
Number of Originating Trains: 69
Number of Terminating Trains: 68
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Rating: 3.8/5 (644 votes)
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GKC/Gorakhpur Cantt. 4 km     DMG/Domingarh 4 km     JEA/Nakaha Jungle 5 km     MIM/Maniram 10 km     UNLA/Unaula 11 km     JTB/Jagatbela 11 km     KHM/Kusmhi 13 km     JKI/Kauriaa Jungle 16 km     SWA/Sahjanwa 17 km     PPC/Pipraich 19 km    
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Today (22:48) Ticket Checking Staff in Gorakhpur Facing Disputes and False Accusations (www.livehindustan.com)
IR Affairs
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 568618   
  Past Edits
Sep 08 2024 (22:48)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Gorakhpur Junction/GKP  
read full article... टिकट चेकिंग स्टॉफ पर दर्ज हो रहे फर्जी मुकदमे

Ticket checking staff in Gorakhpur are facing increasing difficulties due to passengers refusing to pay for tickets and creating disputes. Additionally, women and girls are increasingly filing false accusations against the staff. The protector of the ticket checking staff organization, TN Pandey, has requested the railway administration to address these issues....
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He emphasizes the need for action against those who falsely accuse the staff, considering it a form of fraud and disruption of railway operations.

Gorakhpur mein, train mein ticket check karne waale staff ko bahut dikkat ho rahi hai. Bina ticket travel karne waale log ticket banwane ke baat par jhagda kar rahe hain. Aur iske upar, aurat aur ladkiyan staff par jhootha arop lagane lagi hain. Ticket checking staff organization ke protector...
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TN Pandey ne railway administration se yeh problem solve karne ki demand ki hai. Unhone kaha ki jo log jhootha arop lagate hain unke khilaf action lena chahiye kyunki yeh dhoka hai aur railway ke kaam mein bandish dalta hai.
Today (19:41) Special Train Between Gorakhpur and Sealdah via Chhapra to Cater to Passenger Rush (www.bhaskar.com)
New/Special Trains
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 568586   
  Past Edits
Sep 08 2024 (19:41)
Station Tag: Chhapra Junction/CPR added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 08 2024 (19:41)
Station Tag: Sealdah/SDAH added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 08 2024 (19:41)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... गोरखपुर से सियालदह के बीच चलेगी पूजा स्पेशल:छपरा के रास्ते 17 फेरों में चलाई जाएगी, देखें रूट और टाइमिंग

Indian Railways is operating a special train between Gorakhpur and Sealdah via Chhapra to accommodate the expected passenger rush. This train will benefit travelers from Chhapra and surrounding areas. The train, numbered 03131/03132, will run on specific dates in October and November 2024. The train departs Sealdah at 18:15 and...
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arrives Gorakhpur at 10:10. The return journey departs Gorakhpur at 11:30 and arrives Sealdah at 06:25. The train consists of 16 sleeper coaches and 2 SLR coaches for a total of 18 coaches.

Indian Railways, yaatriyon ki zyada bheed ko dekhte hue, Gorakhpur se Sealdah tak, Chhapra ke raste, special train chalane wala hai. Ye train Chhapra aur uske aas paas ke yaatriyon ko zyada fayda dega. Train ka number 03131/03132 hai, aur ye October aur November 2024 mein kuch specific dates pe chalegi....
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Train Sealdah se 18:15 pe chalta hai aur Gorakhpur pe 10:10 pe pahunchta hai. Wapas ki journey Gorakhpur se 11:30 pe chalta hai aur Sealdah pe 06:25 pe pahunchta hai. Train mein 16 sleeper coaches aur 2 SLR coaches hain, total 18 coaches.
Today (19:26) Train Operations Altered at Gorakhpur Railway Station (hindi.news18.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
NER/North Eastern
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News Entry# 568576   
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Sep 08 2024 (19:27)
Station Tag: Gorakhpur Junction/GKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623
read full article... कोच्चुवेली एक्सप्रेस सहित इन ट्रेनों को कर दिया गया है रद्ध, देर से रवाना होगीं कुछ ट्रेनें, चेक कर लें डिटेल

Due to commissioning of the fourth line on the Vijayawada-Kazipet-Balharshah section of South Central Railway, several train operations passing through Gorakhpur Railway Station have been altered from September 22nd to October 6th. Some trains have been canceled, some have had their routes changed, and some have been rescheduled. For instance,...
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the Gorakhpur-Kochi Express (12511) has been canceled on September 22nd, 26th, 27th, 29th and October 3rd, 4th. The Gorakhpur-Yesvantpur Express (12591) scheduled to depart on October 5th has had its route changed, and several trains have been delayed. Passengers traveling from Gorakhpur are advised to check their travel dates and timings to avoid any inconvenience.

South Central Railway ke Vijayawada-Kazipet-Balharshah section pe fourth line commissioning hone ki wajah se, Gorakhpur Railway Station se guzarne wali kaafi trains ke operation mein 22 September se 6 October tak changes aaye hain. Kuch trains cancel kar di gayi hain, kuch ke routes badal diye gaye hain, aur kuch...
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reschedules ki gayi hain. For example, Gorakhpur-Kochi Express (12511) 22, 26, 27, 29 September aur 3, 4 October ko cancel kar di gayi hai. Gorakhpur-Yesvantpur Express (12591) jo 5 October ko chali thi, uske route ko badal diya gaya hai, aur kaafi trains delay hui hain. Gorakhpur se travel karne wale passengers ko apni travel dates and timings check kar lena chahiye, taaki kisi bhi inconvenience se bacha ja sake.
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   
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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   
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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.
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