The redevelopment project for Ludhiana railway station, costing Rs 528.95 crore, has missed multiple deadlines and is now extended to December 2026. Originally slated for completion earlier, the project faces delays due to ongoing construction amidst daily footfall of 50,000 commuters. Officials attribute the extended timeline to the complexities of brownfield projects, which require managing routine operations alongside redevelopment, including relocating departments. Despite delays, officials express optimism for completion by the new deadline, with approximately 60% of the work reportedly finished.