Ahmedabad Kalupur Station Set To Reopen Four Platforms Before Diwali
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Ahmedabad’s Kalupur Railway Station is preparing to reopen Platforms 9 to 12 before Diwali, with inspections of tracks, overhead electrification (OHE) and signalling systems underway ahead of a crucial safety inspection scheduled for October 27.
The four platforms, which were closed due to the Bullet Train project, are expected to help the Railways manage the festive-season passenger rush. They are likely to resume operations once the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) completes the inspection and grants the necessary approval.
CRS Inspection On October 27
Railway officials are checking the condition of the tracks, OHE equipment and signalling infrastructure before the platforms are reopened.
Platform 9 is currently blocked, and work will be carried out to remove the restriction. Platforms 10, 11 and 12 have been converted from metre gauge to broad gauge, making a CRS inspection necessary before train services can begin.
The Railways plans to operationalise all four platforms after the inspection and the required safety clearances.
Opening Delayed From April To August
The restoration of Platforms 9 to 12 has been underway as part of the redevelopment of Kalupur Railway Station. The platforms were initially expected to open in April, but the deadline was later extended to August.
Technical delays pushed the target further, with the Railways now aiming to reopen all four platforms before Diwali.
Platforms 4 To 7 Next In Line For Redevelopment
The reopening of Platforms 9 to 12 will also pave the way for the next phase of the station redevelopment project.
Once the four platforms become operational, the Railways will impose a block on Platforms 4 to 7 to undertake major redevelopment work there.
The additional platforms will provide greater flexibility in managing train operations while work progresses on the older platforms. Their reopening is also expected to help the station handle the anticipated rise in passenger traffic during the Diwali festive season.
