Patna/Buxar: Bihar’s railway infrastructure is set to receive a boost with the approval of two additional platforms at Buxar railway station, a key junction under the East Central Railway. The move comes amid a steady rise in passenger numbers and an increase in long-distance train services passing through the station.
Currently, Buxar station operates with three platforms. Once construction is completed, the total will rise to five, allowing smoother handling of express and superfast trains and reducing delays caused by platform shortages. Railway officials said trains are often forced to halt outside the station due to limited platform availability, causing inconvenience to passengers.
Buxar serves as an important rail link connecting Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, with daily services to major cities including Patna, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Authorities believe the additional platforms will significantly improve operational efficiency and passenger movement.
According to officials, the new platforms will be constructed as a shared structure between two railway lines, ensuring optimal use of station space. The project is estimated to cost approximately Rs. 29.99 lakh and will be carried out in phases to minimise disruption to regular train services. Each platform is expected to be around 650 metres long, capable of accommodating long-distance trains.
Plans also include reconfiguring existing siding lines, with one being replaced by the new platforms and the remaining lines developed as loop lines. Railway officials noted that the expansion follows earlier approvals for modernisation works at the station, including the installation of ballastless tracks to support higher speeds and reduce maintenance costs.
Local residents, traders, and daily commuters have welcomed the decision, saying improved rail facilities could support economic activity and tourism in the region. Railway authorities indicated that further upgrades, including better waiting areas and passenger amenities, may be considered in the future.
