Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Rakesh Sachan has requested the Railway Minister to add stops for six trains at the Pukhrayan railway station, which is located in the Jhansi division of the North Central Railway. He argues that Pukhrayan is the largest station after Urai and is designated as an 'Amrit...
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Station'. The region has a strong education sector and many young people travel for work and studies, making the need for more train stops critical. Specifically, he requests stops for trains: 12173/12174 (Pratapgarh-Mumbai, twice a week), 12943/12944 (Kanpur-Badsal, once a week), 12143/12144 (Sultanpur-Mumbai, once a week), 12597/12598 (Gorakhpur-Mumbai, unreserved, once a week), 15101/15102 (Chhapra-Mumbai, unreserved, once a week), and 15029/15030 (Gorakhpur-Pune, once a week). Former Railway Advisory Member, Sheikh Mohammed, supports the request, highlighting the potential revenue for the Railway department and benefit to the public.

A third railway line is being laid between Barabanki and Chhapra via Gorakhpur. The project encompasses approximately 425 km of the main rail route. The Railway administration has commenced phased surveying for the third line. The construction of the third railway line along the Gonda-Budhwal section, spanning 61.72 km, has...
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been greenlit. The estimated cost for this construction is ₹714.34 crores. Due to the construction, the Railway administration has declared a block between Gonda Kachhari-Majhapur-Karanailagunj stations. Consequently, 55 trains, including the Gorakhpur-Lucknow Intercity, will be canceled from July 1st to July 4th. A total of 50 trains will be rerouted, while some will experience delays and will halt at certain stations en route. The construction of the third railway line between Gonda and Budhwal (61.72 km) is underway in its initial phase. The Gonda Kachhari-Karanailagunj section (23.65 km) is currently under construction. On July 4th, the Railway Safety Commissioner will inspect the third railway line and conduct a speed trial.

The Indian Railways has canceled over 50 trains, including the Gorakhpur-Lucknow Intercity, due to ongoing construction work on the Gonda-Burhwal line. The block between Gonda Kachhari, Majhapur, and Karanailagunj stations has resulted in the cancellation of 52 trains, including the Gorakhpur-Lucknow Express and the Mathura-Chhapra Express. The railway has also changed...
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the routes of several trains, causing delays in service. Travelers are advised to check the list of canceled trains before leaving home.

The North Eastern Railway is undertaking construction of a third line between Gonda and Burhwal. Due to this, a block has been imposed between Gonda Kachchari, Majapur and Karanailagunj stations, affecting approximately 90 trains. This includes cancellation of 52 trains, including the Gorakhpur-Lucknow Intercity, between June 28 and July 4. 35...
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trains will operate on altered routes, and several trains will be delayed or have stops en route. This information was provided by the Chief Public Relations Officer, Pankaj Kumar Singh.

The Indian Railways is extending the route of the Amarnath Express (12587/12588) from Jammu Tawi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, providing direct rail access from Gorakhpur to the shrine for devotees from the Purvanchal and Bihar regions. This move follows the enhancement of several other train routes and station facilities,...
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including the expansion of stations like Barhni, Balrampur, and Thawe, with plans to increase the frequency of some trains like the Gorakhpur-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Express and the Bandra-Gorakhpur-Bandra Terminus Antyodaya Express. Additionally, the article mentions the upcoming launch of a "mela special" train between Gonda and Tulsipur, operating from April 9th to 24th, 2024, with 15 trips. The article also provides the departure and arrival times for the mela special train.