Jablpur railway station is undergoing expansion with the addition of two new platforms to accommodate the increasing passenger and train traffic. Currently, the station handles 50-60 thousand passengers and over 100 trains daily. The shortage of platforms forces trains to wait on outer tracks for extended periods, causing overcrowding. The new...
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platforms will be built towards the main station building (Platform 1) and will accommodate 24 coaches each. This expansion will also involve demolishing a part of the main building. The initial plan included a multi-level car parking, but that has been dropped. The station's overall design has been revised multiple times to create a world-class facility, with delays attributed to elections and board approvals.