Ayodhya Junction railway station is a railway station in the city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh in India. It is one of two railway junction stations in the city; the other one is . The station is owned by Indian Railways.

Location

The station is near to Faizabad Junction railway station on Ayodhya–

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line. Another line crosses Saryu River and goes further north to .

Expansion

Since 2019, the station has been under expansion by adding double railway lines, alongside electrification of the tracks. The new design will retain the temple-like look of the existing station and adds new amenities besides increasing capacity to handle the greater passenger numbers expected due to the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The new construction is in two phases, with a cost of 131.97 crore for the first phase and Rs 307 crore for the second phase. The first phase will include the erection of the new station building with amenities such more washrooms, lounges, dormitories, and ticket office. Phase 1 was expected to be completed by June 2021. The second phase will develop the platforms.

Transport

By Air

* Lucknow Airport * Ayodhya Airport is under construction.

Gallery

File:Ayodhya Junction railway station in Ayodhya, India.jpg, Ayodhya Junction railway station platform File:Ayodhya Jn.jpg, Ayodhya Junction ticket counters

References

External links

Ayodhya railway timetable
Railway junction stations in Uttar Pradesh Railway stations in Ayodhya district Lucknow NR railway division Railway stations opened in 1874 Ayodhya Transport in Ayodhya Buildings and structures in Ayodhya {{UttarPradesh-railstation-stub