Ahead of Ram Temple Opening, Ayodhya Railway Station Gets A New Name | Check Details

Ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Indian Railways renamed the railway station in the holy city Ayodhya Junction to “Ayodhya Dham Junction”.

The temple will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22.

PM Modi will inaugurate ‘Ayodhya Dham Junction’ on December 30. While the station’s development is planned to occur in three phases, the first phase has been fully completed ahead of its inauguration.

Indian Railways accepted the proposal shared by the Uttar Pradesh government to rename the station. However, the station code will remain the same.

AYODHYA JUNCTION FACELIFT: USED SAME STONE AS RAM TEMPLE

The stones for the construction of the junction, too, were brought from the Bansi Paharpur area of the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, the same place from where the stones for the construction of Ram temple were supplied, said a source.

What distinguishes this station is its meticulously planned development, which outperforms even airport facilities in terms of quality and convenience.

Infant care, a sick room, a tourist information centre, a fire exit, and the country’s largest concourse are all available at the railway station.

In the event of an injury or illness during the journey, a dedicated sick room at the station is available for first aid and medical assistance.

The station also features a Passenger Facilities Desk and Tourist Information Centre, providing passengers with comprehensive information about spiritual and tourist destinations in the area, including the Shri Ram Temple, along with convenient means of access.

In addition to these amenities, Ayodhya Dham provides standard facilities found in newly developed stations, such as cloakrooms, a food plaza, waiting halls, staircases, escalators, lifts, and toilets.

All floors are connected to fire exits, ensuring a safe evacuation route in the event of any unforeseen situations.

The first floor will also feature additional facilities such as a food plaza, waiting hall, toilets, drinking water stations, escalators, lifts, staff rooms, shops, waiting rooms, and an entry footbridge.

Furthermore, the station has taken into consideration the needs of individuals with disabilities by incorporating specially designed toilets.