Facelift of Faizabad Junction on cards to meet Ayodhya tourist influx

LUCKNOW: After Ayodhya, railways has come up with a plan to expand and redevelop Faizabad junction considering the expected rise in the passengers’ footfall following the construction of Ram temple. Not stopping here, the railways have written to the state government, seeking permission to rename Faizabad junction as Ayodhya Cantt railway station.
After an inspection of railways assets and ongoing projects along the Lucknow-Ayodhya stretch on Friday, northern railway general manager Ashutosh Gangal informed reporters about the Faizabad railway station project.“After the construction of the temple, we expect that footfall of pilgrims will rise. Therefore, we have developed a concept plan for expansion and redevelopment of Faizabad junction which currently has a maintenance facility. Secondly following the request of local MP Lallu Singh, we have sent a proposal to the state government to rename Faizabad junction as Ayodhya Cantt,” said Gangal.
The redeveloped station will have a double-storied building, mela shed, circulating area, two foot overbridges, dormitory, sick rooms, escalators, elevator, food court, air-conditioned retiring room, LED billboards, furnished quarters of railway staff and other facilities. After the completion of the second phase, the station will have a large waiting and parking area for pilgrims in the southern part.