Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Panchkula Railway Station Lacks Free Pick-up; Passengers Walk
Imagine you're going to the train station in Panchkula, but there's no easy place to get dropped off!
People have to walk a long way, about 400 meters, with their bags and kids because there's no quick pick-up spot.
The station charges for parking, even for a short time, making it hard for people just dropping someone off.
E-rickshaws can't get close either.
Passengers are not happy because it's tough, especially for the elderly.
The station is being renovated and plans to have a pick-up zone like another side of the station, but it's not ready yet.
Until then, it's a long walk for everyone.
Passengers at Panchkula station must walk 400 meters due to no free pick-up/drop-off.
The Chandigarh side of the station has free short-term access.
A private parking contractor charges Rs 20 for parking.
E-rickshaws are not permitted near the station entrance.
Railway officials stated a free pick-up/drop-off will be introduced after renovations.
- Who
- Passengers using Panchkula side of Chandigarh railway station are affected.
- What
- Passengers are forced to walk 400 meters to the station due to lack of a free pick-up/drop-off zone.
- When
- Ongoing, with the issue present currently.
- Where
- Panchkula side of Chandigarh railway station.
- Why
- Lack of pick-up/drop-off is due to ongoing renovation; no short-term access is provided.
Railway Administration/Contractor's Perspective
Passenger Perspective
Inconvenience
Railway Administration/Contractor's Perspective
Passengers are inconvenienced by the lack of a free pick-up and drop-off facility.
Passenger Perspective
Passengers are forced to walk a considerable distance, especially challenging for those with luggage or mobility issues.
Cost of Access
Railway Administration/Contractor's Perspective
Current parking arrangements are perceived as costly and inconvenient.
Passenger Perspective
The parking fees and lack of short-term access options add to the burden of accessing the station.
- Location
- Panchkula side of Chandigarh railway station
- Distance to walk
- Approximately 400 meters
- Parking Fee
- Rs 20 for a minimum of two hours
- E-rickshaw access
- Not permitted beyond boom barrier
- Reason for issue
- Ongoing renovations
- Chandigarh Side
- Has free pick-up/drop-off