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GKC/Gorakhpur Cantt. (5 PFs)
गोरखपुर छावनी
گورکھپور چھاؤنی

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Updated: Jan 16 (19:12)
Gorakhpur Cantt. Railway Station (GKC) is a major railway station in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located on the Gorakhpur-Lucknow line and is well-connected to major cities across the country. The station offers basic amenities such as waiting rooms, toilets, and refreshment stalls. It is also a popular starting point for pilgrims visiting the Gorakhnath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu temples in India.

Tourism

Gorakhnath Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to the Nath yogi Gorakhnath.
Baba Baidyanath Dham: A Shiva temple with a beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere.
Kali Mandir: A temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, known for its spiritual significance.
Hanuman Garhi: A temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, offering scenic views of the city.
Ram Janaki Temple: A famous temple dedicated to Lord Ram and Goddess Sita.

Food

Radhe Shyam: Famous for its vegetarian thalis and street-style snacks.
Shree Krishna Sweets: Offers a wide variety of sweets, snacks, and chaat.
Haldiram's: A popular chain serving delicious vegetarian snacks and meals.
Bikanervala: Known for its traditional Indian sweets and snacks.
Annapurna Restaurant: A popular spot for vegetarian meals and thalis.

Station Address

SH - 24, Air Force Area, Gayatri Nagar, District - Gorakhpur. Pin - 273008.
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 86 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Lucknow NER
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Jul 27 (11:57)   Gorakhpur MP Demands Extension of Tatanagar-Thawe Express for Economic Growth

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read full article... टाटा नगर-थावे एक्सप्रेस का गोरखपुर कैंट तक विस्तार करने की रवि किशन ने संसद में उठाई मांग

Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan Shukla, on Friday, called for the extension of the Tatanagar-Thawe Express in the Parliament. He argued that extending the train would benefit residents of Purvanchal who reside in Jamshedpur and contribute to the economic growth of the region. He commended the progress of Indian Railways under the...
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leadership of Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasizing their success in connecting previously underdeveloped regions and introducing passenger-friendly services like Vande Bharat, Bharat Gaurav, and Amrit Bharat trains. He further acknowledged the developmental strides made in Uttar Pradesh under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Gorakhpur ke Saansad Ravi Kishan Shukla ne Shukravaar ko Sansad mein Tatanagar-Thawe Express ko extend karne ki maang uthayi. Unhone kaha ki is train ko extend karne se Purvanchal ke logon ko faayda hoga jo Jamshedpur mein rehte hain. Isse region ka aarthik vikas bhi hoga. Unhone kaha ki Pradhanmantri Narendra...
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Modi ke netrutva mein India bahut aage badh raha hai. Unhone kaha ki Rail Mantri Ashwini Vaishnaw ke netrutva mein Indian Railways ne duniya mein apni alag pehchaan banayi hai. Unhone kaha ki UP mein CM Yogi Adityanath ne bhi vikas ka naya kirtimaan sthapit kiya hai.
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Aug 22 (06:05)   आज निरस्त रहेगी तीन अनारक्षित स्पेशल

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गोरखपुर। समस्तीपुर मण्डल के नरकटियागंज-पनियहवा रेल रूट पर ब्लॉक के कारण कुछ ट्रेनें निरस्त की गईं और कुछ को शार्ट टर्मिनेट और शार्ट ओरिजिनेट किया गया...
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Aug 17 (06:50)   Indian Railways Addresses Lack of Essential Amenities at 30 Stations

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read full article... देश में 29 स्टेशनों से बिना सुविधा चलाने लगे ट्रेन

Indian Railways has identified 30 stations across nine zones that lack crucial amenities, including charging and pre-cooling facilities for AC coaches. This lack of infrastructure is causing inconvenience to passengers. The issue came to light after train operations began from Cantt, Barhni, and Nakaha stations in Gorakhpur, but without essential...
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amenities. The Railway Board has issued a directive to all regional railways to rectify this situation immediately. The affected stations include five from the North Eastern Railway (NER), which are Barhni, Cantt, Nakaha, Mankapur, and Mau. Passengers are experiencing discomfort as AC coaches are not pre-cooled before boarding, and charging points for sleeper coaches are only functional while the train is in motion. The NER administration has responded to the Railway Board's letter by initiating efforts to improve these facilities and has instructed relevant officials to prioritize this task.

Indian Railways ne 9 zones mein 30 stations ki list jaari ki hai jahan basic facilities nahin hain, jaise ki AC coaches ke liye charging aur pre-cooling. Isse passengers ko bahut pareshani ho rahi hai. Yeh problem Gorakhpur mein Cantt, Barhni, aur Nakaha stations se train operation shuru hone...
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ke baad aayi, lekin basic facilities nahin thi. Railway Board ne saare regional railways ko yeh issue jaldi se solve karne ka order diya hai. Isme North Eastern Railway (NER) ke 5 stations bhi hain - Barhni, Cantt, Nakaha, Mankapur, aur Mau. Passengers ko dikkat ho rahi hai kyunki AC coaches ko boarding se pehle pre-cool nahin kiya ja raha hai, aur sleeper coaches ke charging points tabhi work karte hain jab train chal rahi hoti hai. NER administration ne Railway Board ke letter ka jawab dete hue, yeh facilities improve karne ke liye kaam shuru kar diya hai aur officials ko yeh kaam priority pe karne ka order diya hai.
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Aug 11 (17:16)   Pink Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Connect Gorakhpur and Delhi

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read full article... यूपी के इस शहर से दिल्ली के लिए चलेगी गुलाबी रंग की वंदेभारत! ये होगी खासियत, 180 KM स्पीड पर होगा ट्रायल

A pink-colored Vande Bharat Express sleeper train is expected to be launched soon, connecting Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh to Delhi. The announcement is likely to be made shortly. While the Rail Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, had previously stated that sleeper trains would be launched in the coming months, the specific route was...
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Gorakhpur se Delhi tak pink color ka Vande Bharat Express sleeper train jaldi launch hone wala hai. Ye announcement bahut jaldi hone wala hai. Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ne pehle kaha tha ki aage aane wale mahino mein sleeper train chalu ho jaayenge, lekin unhone route ke baare mein kuchh nahi...
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