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Ayodhya Junction railway station is a railway station in the city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh in India. It is one of two railway junctions in the twin city; the other one is Faizabad Junction. The station is being built in two phases, with a cost of 131.97 crore and Rs 307 crore. The station is owned by Indian Railways.

Ayodhya Junction
Light rail and Commuter rail station
Ayodhya Junction entrance
General information
Location	Ayodhya, Faizabad district, Uttar Pradesh India
Coordinates	26.78777°N 82.20008°E / 26.78777; 82.20008
Owned by	Indian Railways
Line(s)	Varanasi–Jaunpur–Faizabad–Lucknow line Gorakhpur–Mankapur–Ayodhya line
Platforms	3
Tracks	5
Connections	Central bus station, taxi stand, auto stand
Construction
Structure type	Standard on-ground station
Other information
Station code	AY
Fare zone	Northern Railways
History
Opened	1874; 148 years ago (1874)
Rebuilt	Under progress
Electrified	Yes
Location
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Location

The station is near to Faizabad Junction railway station on Faizabad–Akbarpur railway station line. Another line crosses Saryu River and goes further north to Mankapur Junction.

Expansion

Since 2019, the station is under expansion by adding double railway lines and electrification of the tracks. The new design will retain the temple-like look and adds new amenities besides increasing capacity to handle more passengers expected due to the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.The construction is in two phases, with a cost of 131.97 crore for the first phase and Rs 307 crore for the second phase.[1] The first phase will include the erection of the new station building with amenities like more washrooms, lounges, dormitories, ticketing. Phase 1 is expected to be completed by June 2021. The second phase will have the development of the platforms.[2][3]

Transport

By Air

• Lucknow Airport
• Ayodhya Airport is under construction.

Gallery

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  Ayodhya Junction railway station platform
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  Ayodhya Junction ticket counters

See also

• Lucknow–Kanpur Suburban Railway
• Rudauli railway station
• Lucknow Charbagh railway station
• Kanpur Central
• Gulab Bari
• Bahu Begum ka Maqbara

References

External links

• Ayodhya railway timetable

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