The redevelopment of Chandigarh Railway Station, being executed by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, is progressing rapidly, with approximately 90% of the works completed. Once complete, the redeveloped station will emerge as a unique, modern gateway to the Chandigarh-Panchkula region with significantly improved passenger comfort, accessibility and circulation.
The project is being executed as a challenging brownfield redevelopment of a fully operational station, where major construction, shifting of utilities and passenger facilities are being undertaken while maintaining uninterrupted train operations.
New Passenger Experience
The redeveloped station will feature two modern G+3 station buildings, one each on the Chandigarh and Panchkula sides, connected through a massive 72-metre-wide central Air Concourse and two 12-metre-wide Foot Over Bridges. A major architectural feature is the 180-metre-long Through Roof covering the Air Concourse and FOBs, providing extensive weather protection and giving the station a distinctive modern identity.
All six platforms are being upgraded with improved surfaces and new platform shelters. The station is also being equipped with 16 lifts and 8 escalators, providing convenient and barrier-free access for senior citizens, Divyangjan and passengers with luggage.
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Temporary Phase, Lasting Transformation
The project has now entered its final and operationally challenging phase. For dismantling the old Foot Over Bridge, passenger movement has temporarily been diverted through the new station buildings and central portion of the Air Concourse, despite the adjacent areas work in progress for giving more convenience to the passengers.
Balance roofing, sheeting and drainage works of the Through Roof are also being completed simultaneously. The inconvenience experienced during the recent rains is regretted and was primarily due to the ongoing roofing and drainage works.
With nearly 90% work already completed, the transformation is now clearly visible. On completion, Chandigarh Railway Station will offer spacious station buildings, a large Air Concourse, extensive weather protection, modern platforms, lifts and escalators, improved accessibility and better parking and circulation facilities.
The present inconvenience is temporary, but the world-class infrastructure being created will serve passengers for decades. RLDA remains committed to completing the balance works at the earliest while ensuring safety, uninterrupted railway operations and minimum inconvenience to passengers.
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The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has extended the deadline for completing the ₹462 crore redevelopment of Chandigarh Railway Station to 31 December 2026. Several works on the Chandigarh side of the station are still pending, while the project has already missed eight earlier deadlines.
Officials are currently using a 36-day traffic block to accelerate construction. According to RLDA Joint General Manager (Projects) Saurabh Singh, around 90 per cent of the remaining construction is expected to be completed during the current block, with the balance targeted by the end of the year.
The redevelopment is being undertaken under the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) model and covers 1,92,248 square metres. The project is intended to upgrade the station’s infrastructure and improve passenger movement through additional facilities.
