 It is likely to be electrified by May 2015 when Chhapra - Gorakhpur section's electrification will be commissioned.Gorakhpur cantonment railway station is the second largest railway station in Gorakhpur after Gorakhpur Junction.After electrification of Chhapra - Gorakhpur - Lucknow section train density of passenger and goods, both will increase across Gorakhpur Cantonment and station may need remodeling.