In a major transfer, the Ayodhya railway junction in Uttar Pradesh has been formally renamed as Ayodhya Dham junction. 

Lallu Singh, who represents the Ayodhya constituency in Lok Sabha, has shared the information on X, previously Twitter. The announcement, made simply days earlier than the scheduled inauguration of the redeveloped railway station by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marks a symbolic transformation for the historic metropolis.

Lallu Singh tweeted, “Ayodhya Junction has grow to be Ayodhya Dham Junction. Beneath the steerage of the illustrious Honourable Prime Minister of India Shri  Narendra Modi ji, the identify of Ayodhya Junction of the newly constructed grand Ayodhya Railway Station has been modified to Ayodhya Dham Junction as per the expectation of public sentiments.”

अयोध्या जंक्शन हुआ “अयोध्या धाम” जंक्शन

भारत के यशस्वी मा॰ प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के मार्गदर्शन में नवनिर्मित भव्य अयोध्या रेलवे स्टेशन के अयोध्या जंक्शन का नाम, जनभावनाओं की अपेक्षा के अनुरूप, परिवर्तित कर #अयोध्या_धाम_जंक्शन कर दिया गया है..

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— Lallu Singh (@LalluSinghBJP) December 27, 2023

The redeveloped station is about to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on December 30 in Ayodhya, earlier than the extremely anticipated consecration ceremony on the Ram temple on January 22.

The Ayodhya Dham Railway Station is present process growth in three phases. The primary part has been efficiently accomplished. The station, with a complete price of ₹430 crore, is designed to accommodate as much as 100,000 passengers. Its structure blends trendy options with the aesthetics of conventional Indian temple structure.

This station stands out for its well-planned services that transcend typical railway stations, with particular consideration to companies just like the Toddler Care Room for infants and a devoted sick room for first assist. The station additionally has a passenger services desk, vacationer data centre and the nation’s largest concourse. 

Along with these distinctive facilities, Ayodhya Dham has normal services present in newly developed stations, together with cloakrooms, a meals plaza, ready halls, staircases, escalators, lifts, and bathrooms. Hearth exits join all flooring for security.

The primary flooring will host the nation’s largest concourse as soon as all three phases are full, masking a formidable 7,200 sq. metres. You’ll discover extra services like a meals plaza, ready corridor, bathrooms, consuming water stations, escalators, lifts, workers rooms, outlets, ready rooms, and an entry footbridge. The station additionally ensures accessibility for individuals with disabilities with specifically designed bathrooms.

The center flooring contains varied services equivalent to retiring rooms, dormitories, lodging rooms, and areas for station workers.