When it comes to railway stations in India, many of us picture crowded platforms, noise and basic facilities. But every now and then, a place comes along that challenges this stereotype. A recent video from Uttar Pradesh does just that.
The clip showcases Gomti Nagar Railway Station in Lucknow, which looks more like a modern airport terminal. Redeveloped with world-class infrastructure, impressive cleanliness, and a spacious layout, the station stands apart from the typical image of traditional railway stations.
Gomti Railway Station Looks Like An ‘Airport Terminal’
The video begins with a woman stepping onto an escalator with her luggage. An overlay text on the screen reads, “Am I late for my flight?” The visuals at this point look every bit like
an airport.
As the woman gets off the escalator, she continues walking through the station. She then heads towards the waiting lounge. This area closely resembles an airport terminal, complete with wide glass windows, centralised air-conditioning and a bright, open design.
The camera captures a spotlessly maintained concourse and wide passenger walkways. She then heads down towards the platform. Here, several semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains can be seen stationed. The platforms appear clean and organised.
She captioned the video with, “Airport vibes, railway ticket.”
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‘This Is What Development Looks Like’: Internet Reacts
Since being shared online, the video has crossed more than five lakh views. Many users expressed surprise and appreciation for the transformation.
One user commented, “This is exactly what development should look like!”
Another shared, “I went there last month. They have made it really fascinating.”
“And they say Uttar Pradesh doesn’t have civic sense,” someone else remarked while a person added, “Now that’s what I call development done right.”
“This is what we pay tax for,” an individual wrote.
“Wow! Govt has done its job. It it is our (public) responsibility to keep it clean and tidy. Improvements come in baby steps. Let us be patient & keep hopes for a better future,” read another comment.
A New Model For Indian Railway Stations
Gomti Nagar Railway Station is Uttar Pradesh’s first privately-managed railway hub. This model is seen as a significant step towards the modernisation of Indian Railways. While train operations, security and ticketing continue to remain under Indian Railways, most other aspects of the station are managed by private companies.
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