Bhubaneswar railway station’s Platform 1 has been closed to passengers from November 12 to December 11 to enable refurbishment work linked to the station’s ongoing redevelopment, according to officials. The East Coast Railway has imposed a 30-day traffic block on Route No. 1, which serves Platform 1, during the works.
Passenger movement and access to the platform will remain completely restricted throughout the closure period. The restriction covers the platform and the associated route in the station yard, where refurbishment work is being carried out as part of the redevelopment programme.
The East Coast Railway said the closure was necessary to facilitate the construction-related work while maintaining safe railway operations. The measure means passengers using Bhubaneswar station will not be able to enter or move through Platform 1 until the traffic block is lifted on December 11.
A railway official asked passengers to cooperate with the administration during the execution of the works. “Passengers are requested to cooperate with the railway administration during the execution of these essential development works,” the official said.
The railway administration said necessary measures had been taken to ensure passenger safety, smooth train operations and hassle-free travel during the renovation work. The statement did not provide details of any specific train cancellations, diversions or changes to boarding arrangements arising from the closure.
The temporary restriction is part of the wider redevelopment of Bhubaneswar railway station. With passenger access to Platform 1 fully suspended for 30 days, travellers will need to follow instructions issued at the station and comply with access restrictions while the refurbishment continues. The current block is scheduled to remain in force through December 11, when the railway administration’s stated closure period ends.
