The construction of the second metro corridor in Kanpur has gained momentum with the launch of the fifth Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) named 'Gomti' on Tuesday. The TBM was launched from the launching shaft near the Rawatpur elevated station, beginning the construction of the underground section between the CSA and Barra-8....
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This TBM will initially construct a 650-meter tunnel from Rawatpur towards Company Bagh Chowk, reaching the Corridor-2 depot ramp. A sixth TBM will be launched in the coming days for the downline tunnel construction. The Rawatpur elevated station, with its expansion into an underground station, will become a crucial connecting point for both corridors. The construction of the underground section will commence from Rawatpur and proceed towards the Corridor-2 depot ramp near the Agricultural University, covering a length of 4.10 km. Subsequently, another TBM will be launched from the Rawatpur underground station, moving towards Kakadev and then constructing a tunnel towards the Double Pullia ramp, passing through Kakadev and Double Pullia.

On Sunday night, Jogesh Kohli, a 53-year-old tailoring material businessman, was killed by a train in the Rawatpur police station area of Kanpur. His family has stated that he was under mental stress. He left his home after having dinner and was hit by a train near pillar number 128 of...
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the metro between Kalyanpur and Rawatpur stations. The Rawatpur station in-charge confirmed that no written complaint has been filed.

On Saturday, the second day of the police recruitment exam in Kanpur, Central Station was packed with exam candidates. Trains were overcrowded, making travel difficult for the candidates. The RPF-PAC personnel struggled to control the crowds. The railway administration ran special trains to Khajuraho, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Mathura, Banda, and Lalitpur to...
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accommodate the influx. To manage the surge, the railway administration rescheduled the timing of certain trains like the 04187 and 04298, extended the route of 04103, and added stoppages for four trains including the 12496. The crowds were so overwhelming that even reserve coaches were filled. The RPF deployed teams to manage the situation on platforms. Candidates also faced difficulties at Anwarganj, Rawatpur, Kalyanpur, and Govindpuri stations.

The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of the Izzatnagar Division of the North Eastern Railway, Rekha Yadav, conducted an inspection of the Kasganj-Rawatpur rail section. She specifically inspected the Rawatpur crossing for safety measures and instructed officials to regularly check the track points. The DRM emphasized the importance of safety at the...
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Rawatpur crossing due to its heavy traffic and instructed the gatekeeper to ensure its proper opening and closing to prevent vehicle movement issues. She also instructed engineers to thoroughly inspect track points due to the rainy season.

The construction of an elevated railway track along the Anwarganj-Mandhana railway line parallel to GT Road in Kanpur has been approved. This project includes the construction of 14 elevated railway crossings from Jarib Chauki to IIT, which will replace existing level crossings. The project's cost has been reduced after the approval...
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of the National Planning Group of the Central Government and the advice of the NITI Aayog. The railway board has approved the project and a letter was sent to the Northeast Railway in Gorakhpur on July 2nd. The railway has also requested 12,000 square meters of land from the Uttar Pradesh government for the construction of a new railway station near the CSJM University and other construction work, despite the government's prior commitment to providing the land free of charge. The tendering process for the project will begin in September and the construction of the elevated track will start with a budget of ₹995 crore. The new design for the elevated track involves a single railway line instead of a double line and a girder-supported track instead of a box-shaped viaduct. This will reduce the project's cost and will also include a new elevated station near the university and a loop line for stopping trains. The project will also eliminate the Rawatpur and Kalyanpur railway stations. The elevated track will be built on pillars with a box-shaped section at the beginning and end to facilitate smooth transitions. The project will take three years to complete.