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Chandigarh station platforms 1 and 2 closed till Oct 15
Passengers at Chandigarh railway station must check platform information before boarding as platforms 1 and 2 will remain closed until 15 October for redevelopment work. Trains including the Vande Bharat and Shatabdi Express will operate from platforms 3, 4, 5 and 6 depending on operational requirements.
The closure is part of phased redevelopment by the Rail Land Development Authority. A power and traffic block has been planned for girder work on the foot overbridge. Platforms 5 and 6 were closed from 10 to 21 September, and platforms 3 and 4 from 22 September to 3 October. The current block runs from 4 to 15 October.
Railway authorities warned of possible platform changes and cancellations. Twelve train services, including 14331/14332 and 54532/54531, have been cancelled for different periods between 10 September and 15 October, affecting 442 trips. Passengers are advised to verify platform and running status before travelling.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The staggered platform closures at Chandigarh station reveal a phased redevelopment plan that prioritises keeping most services running, but the cancellation of 442 trips across 12 trains will strain daily commuters. The RLDA's work on the foot overbridge girders is the immediate cause, yet the source does not specify when full redevelopment will finish. Passengers face uncertainty until the block lifts on 15 October.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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