How Indian Railways plans to decongest 96-year-old Kanpur Central station

Kanpur Central railway station, a 96-year-old station in Uttar Pradesh, is undergoing a plan to reduce congestion and improve train operations. The North Central Railway is working on increasing capacity, making passenger movement smoother, and enhancing the overall experience for commuters. The station, which lies on the heavy-traffic Howrah-Delhi broad gauge route, currently handles an average of 262 trains and 1.09 lakh passengers daily.

To meet the growing demand, the railway authorities have launched several projects, including redevelopment of the station, yard remodelling, construction of new railway lines, and development of satellite stations. The redevelopment of Kanpur Central railway station is being carried out under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), with structural work completed and finishing work underway.

Additionally, the yard will be remodeled at a cost of Rs 42 crore, and two new railway lines will be constructed to boost capacity.