The Indian Railways is constructing a 12-meter wide foot overbridge at Anwarganj railway station in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Rs. 8.84 crore bridge is intended to improve passenger movement and reduce accidents while crossing tracks. The bridge is being built as part of the 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme, which is upgrading...
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various stations in the country. The tender for the project was released on May 16th, 2023, with bids due by June 10th. The bridge is expected to be completed by June 2024. The construction will involve steel girders to ensure strength. The bridge is required because the station is a crucial stop on the Kanpur-Kasganj route and sees trains from nearby cities like Farrukhabad and Kannauj. The bridge will provide a safer and easier way for passengers to cross tracks, especially when platforms are changed unexpectedly. In addition to Anwarganj, the 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme is also being implemented at Panaki and Govindpuri stations in the region.