Railways Approve ₹125 Crore Makeover for Bhavnagar Para Yard, Easing Pressure on Bhavnagar Terminus
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Indian Railways has approved a ₹125 crore redevelopment of Bhavnagar Para Yard, aimed at shifting part of the operational workload from Bhavnagar Terminus and making train operations smoother.
The Bhavnagar Para (BVP) Yard Remodeling Project will add new railway infrastructure, including four loop lines, an engine reversal line, passenger facilities, Road Under Bridges (RUBs), signalling and electrical systems.
Once the work is completed, some stabling and operational activities currently handled at Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC) can be shifted to Bhavnagar Para. This is expected to reduce congestion and operational pressure at the terminus.
Rack Detention and Train Delays Expected to Come Down
The additional operational facilities at Bhavnagar Para will allow railway authorities to manage train movements more efficiently.
The project is expected to reduce rack detention, where coaches or rakes remain parked for longer periods, and help improve train punctuality. With part of the operational workload moved to the Para yard, train movements at Bhavnagar Terminus can also be streamlined.
The redevelopment comes as railway operations at Bhavnagar Terminus face increasing pressure from the movement and stabling of trains and rakes.
Four Loop Lines and Engine Reversal Facility
Four new loop lines will be constructed at Bhavnagar Para Yard under the project. An additional engine reversal line will also be provided.
The yard will receive ART and ARME sidings, while the station and Electronic Interlocking (EI) building will be relocated. Other service buildings required for railway operations will also be developed.
Signalling and electrical infrastructure will be upgraded as part of the redevelopment to support the expanded operational capacity of the yard.
New High-Level Platform for Passengers
Passenger facilities at Bhavnagar Para station will also be upgraded.
A new high-level island platform will be constructed, while the existing Platform No. 2 will be widened. The changes are intended to improve passenger handling and make boarding and alighting more convenient.
Connectivity between the platforms will be improved through the expansion of the existing Foot Overbridge (FOB). A new FOB will also be constructed at the station.
Two RUBs Included in the Project
The redevelopment plan also includes two Road Under Bridges.
One new RUB will be constructed, while an existing RUB will be expanded. The facilities are expected to improve road-rail connectivity around the yard and support smoother movement of vehicles and railway operations.
What the ₹125 Crore Project Will Add
The Bhavnagar Para Yard redevelopment will include:
- Estimated project cost: ₹125 crore
- Four new loop lines
- One engine reversal line
- One new high-level island platform
- Widening of Platform No. 2
- One new Foot Overbridge
- Expansion of the existing FOB
- Two RUBs, including one new and one expanded structure
- ART and ARME sidings
- Relocation of the station and EI building
- New service infrastructure
- Signalling and electrical works
Bhavnagar Terminus Expected to See Lower Operational Load
The main objective of the project is to increase the handling capacity of the Bhavnagar Para suburban yard and distribute railway operations more effectively.
By shifting suitable stabling and operational activities from Bhavnagar Terminus to Bhavnagar Para, the project is expected to reduce congestion at BVC. Lower rack detention could also help railway authorities manage train schedules more efficiently.
For passengers, the wider platform, new high-level platform and improved footbridge connectivity are expected to improve station facilities. For railway operations, the additional loop lines and yard infrastructure are expected to provide greater flexibility in handling trains.
The redevelopment will therefore serve both sides of the railway network — easing pressure on Bhavnagar Terminus while expanding operational and passenger capacity at Bhavnagar Para.
