The final location survey for the Azamgarh-Varanasi rail route has been completed. This route will connect Azamgarh to the Gorakhpur network. Engineers have planned a new 89 km rail line. The construction of this route will reduce the distance between Varanasi and Azamgarh by train to 95 km, with an...
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estimated fare of around ₹65 per passenger. The project has cleared the preliminary survey and is moving towards the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR). The project will also include a 34 km stretch between Sathyanv (Azamgarh) and Dohrighat (Mau) which will connect to the ongoing Dohrighat-Sahjanwa (Gorakhpur) rail line, costing ₹1319 crore. This will open new avenues for development for people in Ballia, Ghazipur, and Mau. Additionally, a new 55 km rail line will be built to connect Audihar to Sarai Rani railway station. The project is expected to receive a budget of over ₹1000 crore in the upcoming budget. This project will significantly boost the development of Azamgarh by connecting it to the Varanasi and Gorakhpur rail networks.