The Northeast Railway is implementing a new quick water filling system to address the increased water demand during the summer months. This system allows for filling 24 coaches in 5-6 minutes, compared to the hours it previously took. This system is being introduced at seven stations, including Aishbagh, Banaras, Chhapra, Mau,...
more...

Gorakhpur, Farrukhabad, and Lal Kuan. It is environmentally friendly, requires minimal maintenance, and helps save water and labor. Additionally, five automatic coach washing plants have been installed at stations including Gomtinagar, Aundhihar, Chhapra, Banaras, and CB Ganj, enabling the cleaning of 24 coaches in just 15 minutes.

For over two decades, residents of Kanpur have been grappling with the issue of 18 railway crossings along the Farrukhabad route, causing significant traffic congestion. Despite numerous attempts since 2001, including multiple surveys and feasibility studies, a permanent solution remains elusive. This issue has resurfaced before every Lok Sabha election only...
more...

to be sidelined once the Model Code of Conduct comes into effect. The number of trains operating on this route has increased from an average of 42-44 daily in 2022 to 54-56 currently, with 10 more trains proposed. The proposed elevated track, estimated to cost over ₹1000 crores, has faced delays due to regulatory hurdles. While various proposals and surveys were conducted over the years, including an elevated track from Nanakari to Anwarganj with an estimated cost of ₹1175 crores, none have materialized. The most recent proposal, an elevated track from Mandhana to Anwarganj, with a revised cost of ₹995 crores, was sent to the Railway Board in December 2023 but faced further delays. The matter is once again in limbo, with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections hindering any further progress.

An underpass construction has started in Farrukhabad at the Bholepur railway crossing, costing around ₹2 crore. The construction aims to be completed before the monsoon season and will benefit the residents of 10 neighborhoods, including New Ambedkar Colony, Nagla Nain, and Durga Colony, who faced difficulty after the railway crossing was...
more...

closed following the inauguration of the overbridge. The underpass will offer an alternative route for pedestrians and vehicles, reducing the detour of one kilometer to reach places like Chibramau, Bevar, and Mohammadabad.

The North Railway Lucknow Division is currently carrying out double-tracking work on the Lucknow-Barabanki-Jafrabad rail section, leading to route changes for four trains on specific dates. The 15083 Chhapra-Farrukhabad Express will run via Chhapra-Gorakhpur-Gonda-Barabanki from January 16th to 21st. The 15084 Farrukhabad-Chhapra Express will run via Barabanki-Gonda-Gorakhpur-Chhapra from January 17th to...
more...

22nd. The 19615 Udaipur City-Kamakhya Express will run via Barabanki-Gonda-Gorakhpur on January 15th. The 19616 Kamakhya-Udaipur City Express will run via Gorakhpur-Gonda-Barabanki on January 18th.

The Izzatnagar Railway Division of the North Eastern Railway is closing 38 level crossings by 2025 to increase train speeds. These crossings will be replaced with underpasses. Construction is underway for 20 crossings, and underpasses for 8 crossings will begin construction in February-March 2024. Surveys are underway for 10 other crossings....
more...

The cost of maintaining a level crossing is approximately INR 300,000 per month. To accommodate future high-speed trains like Vande Bharat, the railway division is prioritizing safety by constructing underpasses. The project will cover sections in Budaun, Bareilly, Bhojipura, Baheri, Kichha, Lalkuan, Mathura, and Farrukhabad. Each underpass will cost between INR 15 million to INR 22.5 million. The total budget for the project is approximately INR 870 million.