Surat Railway Station is set to enhance passenger convenience with the reopening of Platforms 2 and 3 on April 1, 2025. This development marks the completion of Phase II in the station’s extensive redevelopment project, allowing 115 trains to return to their original halts at Surat.
Background: The Redevelopment Initiative
The Surat Railway Station has been undergoing a significant transformation aimed at elevating it to a world-class, multi-modal transport hub. The redevelopment, undertaken by the Surat Integrated Transport Corporation (SITCO), a collaboration between Indian Railways and the Government of Gujarat, is projected to be completed by December 2026 at an estimated cost of ₹980 crore.
Phase I of the project focused on utility relocations, including the shifting of Railway Protection Force barracks, a hospital unit, and the Running Room. The completion of the concourse work over Platform 4 marked the end of this initial phase. Phase II involved the construction of an air concourse over Platforms 2 and 3, which has now been successfully completed.
Impact on Train Operations
During the redevelopment, numerous trains were temporarily redirected to alternate stations, primarily Udhna Railway Station, to accommodate construction activities. With the reopening of Platforms 2 and 3, the following changes will take effect from April 1, 2025:
- Resumption at Surat Station: A total of 115 trains, including 97 express and superfast services and 18 MEMU trains, will revert to their scheduled halts at Surat Railway Station.
- Continued Halts at Udhna Station: Despite the reopening, 25 trains operating via the Tapti line, particularly those to and from Nandurbar and Jalgaon, will continue to halt at Udhna Station. Notable among these are:
- Navjivan Express (12655/56)
- Howrah Superfast (12833/34)
- Barauni-Ahmedabad Express (19483/84)
- Asansol-Ahmedabad Express (19435/36)
- Ahmedabad-Puri Express (20824/23, 12844/43, 20862/61)
- Okha-Puri Express (20820/19)
- Gandhidham-Puri Express (12993/94, 22973/74)
- Bilaspur Express (22939/40)
- Gandhidham-Visakhapatnam Express (20804/03)
- Jodhpur-Chennai Express (22664/63)
- Hissar-Secunderabad Express (22738/37)
- Sri Ganganagar-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express via Ahmedabad (22724/23)
- Ahmedabad-Prayagraj Express (22967/68)
- Porbandar-Shalimar Superfast (12905/06)
- Okha-Shalimar Express (22905/06)
- Porbandar-Kavi Guru Express (12949/50)
- Okha-Ernakulam Express (16734/33)
- Prerna Express (22138/37)
- Ernakulam Mahamana Express (20903/04)
- Ernakulam-Rewa Mahamana Express (20905/04)
- Rajkot-Rewa Express (22937/38)
- Ahmedabad-Yesvantpur Weekly Superfast (22689/90)
- Originating and Terminating at Udhna: Certain services, such as the Surat-Puri Weekly Superfast (22827/28) and the Surat-Malda Town Weekly Express (13425/26), will continue to originate and terminate at Udhna Railway Station.
Detailed List of trains which Starts halt from 1st April at Surat Railway Station:
Passenger Advisory
Passengers are advised to verify the updated timetables and platform information before their journeys. While the reopening of Platforms 2 and 3 is a significant milestone, some construction activities, such as shed work, are still ongoing. This may result in limited shelter on these platforms, potentially causing discomfort during peak sunlight hours.
The completion of Phase II in the Surat Railway Station redevelopment project and the subsequent reopening of Platforms 2 and 3 signify a substantial improvement in the city’s railway infrastructure. The resumption of halts for 115 trains at Surat Station is expected to enhance travel convenience for passengers, reinforcing Surat’s role as a pivotal railway hub in Gujarat.
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