Archive · 29 Nov 2025
New Jalpaiguri Station Revamp Budget Raised
The government is upgrading the New Jalpaiguri railway station to make it better for passengers.
They increased the budget from ₹334 crore to ₹500 crore to add more facilities.
The station will have more space, better waiting areas, and even a special section for the toy train to Darjeeling.
It will also use solar power and have better security.
The work is expected to finish by March 2027, with some parts ready by March 2026.
This will help more people travel comfortably.
The budget for revamping New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station has been increased to ₹500 crore from the initial ₹334 crore.
The upgrade aims to double the station's passenger capacity from 60,000 to 1.2 lakh passengers per day.
The station will feature an airport-style terminal, modern waiting lounges, and a sleek glass facade.
The project includes 12 escalators, 10 lifts, wider platforms, and improved lighting.
The station will also have a dedicated section for the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) toy train.
- Who
- Central government, Raju Bista (Darjeeling MP), railway officials
- What
- Revamp of New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station
- When
- Partial completion by March 2026, full completion by March 2027
- Where
- New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
- Why
- To accommodate additional public conveniences and passenger amenities, and to meet growing travel demand
- Initial Budget
- ₹334 crore
- Revised Budget
- ₹500 crore
- Current Passenger Capacity
- 60,000 passengers/day
- Post-Expansion Capacity
- 1.2 lakh passengers/day
- Completion Target
- March 2027
- Partial Completion Target
- March 2026
- Escalators
- 12
- Lifts
- 10