A 240 km long railway line connecting Bahraich to Khalilabad via Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh was approved by the central government in 2018 after prolonged protests. This project was initially delayed due to land acquisition issues. However, the land acquisition process has now begun after five years, bringing joy to the...
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residents of Shravasti. The project is crucial as Shravasti is the only district in Uttar Pradesh that lacks a railway line and public transportation. Despite having an airport, the district only has two flights per week to Lucknow. The new railway line will bring a significant boost to the region, improving connectivity, facilitating travel, and positively impacting the economy of hundreds of villages in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. The project was approved in 2018 after a long struggle by local residents led by Pankaj Mishra. The estimated cost of the project is 4940 crores, and the project was initially expected to be completed by 2024-25. However, due to the delay, the project faced another round of protests in December 2023, prompting the Northern Railway to initiate land acquisition. The railway line is expected to improve transportation, create employment opportunities, and increase land prices in the area.

The final Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a 34-kilometer third line between Domingarh and Khalilabad has been submitted to the Railway Board, costing an estimated 545 crores. The DPR's approval from the board will signal the commencement of construction. This project has been in the works after a successful Lidar survey,...
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which removed any hurdles in its path. The third line will facilitate smooth movement of freight trains, allowing passenger trains to bypass Cantt and Nakha stations. The Railway Board had already granted permission for the final location survey from Khalilabad to Baitalpura last year, leading to the allocation of funds for the survey. This third line will act as a freight corridor on the Barabanki-Gorakhpur-Chhapra route, improving both freight and passenger train operations. The government's 'Gati Shakti' initiative aims to accelerate railway development, ensuring timely completion of projects and enhanced passenger amenities.

The process of acquiring land for a new railway line in Shravasti district, Uttar Pradesh, has begun after a five-year delay. The district, despite having an airport with twice-weekly flights to Lucknow and a sensitive 66 km border with Nepal, lacks a railway line and a transport corporation depot. The project,...
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approved in 2018 with a budget of 4940 crores, involves a 240 km line from Bahraich to Dumriaganj via various towns in the district. The foundation stone was laid in March 2019 by former Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State Manoj Sinha. The project was initially scheduled for completion by 2024-25, but work has been delayed.

From September 2nd to 4th, 25 trains will operate on the Gorakhpur-Barhani-Gonda rail route. The schedule is modified due to automatic signal installation and testing on the tracks between Magahar, Khalilabad, and Chureb stations. All seven stations in the district have been instructed to ensure smooth train operations. None of...
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these trains will halt at any station in the district. On September 3rd and 4th, trains 02563 Barouni-New Delhi Special, 02564 New Delhi-Barouni Special, 02569 Darbhanga-New Delhi Special, 02570 New Delhi-Darbhanga Special, 12565 Darbhanga-New Delhi Express, 12553 Saharsa-New Delhi Express, and 22537 Gorakhpur-Lokmanya Tilak Terminal Express will pass through Gonda-Barhani. On September 3rd, trains 12595 Gorakhpur-Anand Vihar Terminal Express and 12523 New Jalpaiguri-New Delhi Express will travel via Gonda-Barhani. Also, on September 3rd and 4th, train 20103 Lokmanya Tilak Terminal-Gorakhpur Express, and on September 2nd, train 15909 Dibrugarh-Lalgarh Express will use the same route. On September 3rd, train 11124 Barouni Gwalior Express will pass through Gonda-Barhani, and on September 4th, trains 12557 Muzaffarpur Anand Vihar Terminal Express, 14673 Jaynagar Gorakhpur Express, and 20104 Gorakhpur Lokmanya Tilak Terminal will travel the same route. Additionally, on September 3rd, trains 22411 Naharlagun Anand Vihar Terminal Express, 12558 Anand Vihar Terminal Muzaffarpur Express, 12596 Anand Vihar Terminal Gorakhpur Express, 12554 New Delhi Saharsa Express will be operated.

Due to the commissioning of automatic signaling between Magahar, Khalilabad, and Chureb stations on the Gorakhpur-Gonda section, 24 trains running on the Gorakhpur-Gonda route from Lucknow will be canceled from September 2nd to 5th. Additionally, 12 trains originating from or passing through Lucknow and another 12 trains from other routes will...
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be affected, with 26 trains operating on alternative routes.