The new Ganga bridge on the Prayagraj-Varanasi section will be operational for train services after November. Two separate targets have been set to complete the construction of the track and bridge before the Maha Kumbh. The track doubling work on the Prayagraj-Rambag section is targeted to be completed by June, which...
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was initially scheduled for April. After this, the Jhusi-Rambag section will be completed on a war footing. The agency responsible for the work has already completed the track doubling work on the Varanasi-Jhusi section. An official from the agency constructing the track and bridge stated that the work pace has been increased on the Prayagraj Junction-Prayagraj Rambag section to meet the June deadline. As per instructions from the North Eastern Railway management, a bridge for the new track is being constructed at Parade after the bridge near Sangam was completed. Once this is finished by June, the track will be laid on the Jhusi and Prayagraj Rambag section. After the new track becomes operational, the Daraganj station will be closed.

The new Ganga bridge on the Prayagraj-Varanasi section will be operational for trains after November. Two separate deadlines have been set to complete the new track and bridge under construction before the Maha Kumbh. The doubling of the track on the Prayagraj-Rambag section is targeted to be completed by June, a...
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revised deadline from the earlier target of April. Once this section is complete, work on the Jhusi-Rambag section will be expedited. The agency responsible for the work has already completed the doubling of the track on the Varanasi-Jhusi section. An official from the agency responsible for the track doubling and bridge construction stated that work has been accelerated on the Prayagraj Junction-Prayagraj Rambag section in line with the new target of June. Following instructions from the North Eastern Railway management, a bridge for the new track is being constructed at Parade after the bridge near the Sangam was completed. Once this work is completed by June, track laying will be carried out on the Jhusi and Prayagraj Rambag sections. The Daraganj station will be closed after the new track is operational.

The Indian Railways has halted the implementation of the old plan for managing pilgrims visiting Prayagraj during the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. A new plan will be devised to manage the expected influx of 40 crore pilgrims. The focus will be on safe transportation and crowd control. The new plan...
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will cover nine stations near the mela area including Prayagraj Junction, Rambag, Prayag, Prayagraj Sangam, Prayagraj Chheoki, Jhusi, and Naini. The railway officials and district administration are working together to create a comprehensive strategy involving crowd management, crowd flow, and safe transportation of pilgrims within the mela area. The plan will also address the potential issue of congestion at the stations and provide information to pilgrims through pamphlets, audio-video announcements, banners, and public address systems.

The Indian Railways has announced several changes to train timings and halts at various stations. Some key changes include: * The 02563 Barauni-New Delhi Special train will halt at Siwan Junction for 2 minutes starting March 15, 2024. * The 02564 New Delhi-Barauni Special train will halt at Siwan Junction for 2 minutes...
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starting March 15, 2024. * The 15079 Patliputra-Gorakhpur Express will halt at Ratan Sarai for 2 minutes starting March 14, 2024. * The 15080 Gorakhpur-Patliputra Express will halt at Ratan Sarai for 2 minutes starting March 14, 2024. * The 15113 Gomtinagar-Chhapra Kachhari Express will halt at Sidhwalia for 2 minutes starting March 13, 2024. * The 15114 Chhapra Kachhari-Gomtinagar Express will halt at Sidhwalia for 2 minutes starting March 14, 2024. * The 15105 Chhapra-Nautanwa Express will halt at Jiradei for 2 minutes starting March 14, 2024. * The 19092 Gorakhpur-Bandra Terminus Express will halt at Bhatni Junction for 1 minute starting March 19, 2024. * The 12537 Muzaffarpur-Prayagraj Rambag Express will halt at Jhusi for 2 minutes starting March 13, 2024. * The 12203 Saharsa-Amritsar Express will halt at Deoria Sadar for 2 minutes starting March 17, 2024. * The 12204 Amritsar-Saharsa Express will halt at Deoria Sadar for 2 minutes starting March 16, 2024. * The 11124 Barauni-Gwalior Express will halt at Ekma for 2 minutes starting March 13, 2024. * The 11123 Gwalior-Barauni Express will halt at Ekma for 2 minutes starting March 13, 2024.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the doubling of the Jhusi-Banaras railway line on Sunday, boosting train speeds between Prayagraj and Varanasi to over 130 km/h. The project cost ₹1600 crore and included electrification and doubling of the 111.41 km stretch. Jhusi station was also inaugurated. The project was completed in seven...
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phases. A new bridge over the Ganga is also being built, with 24 girders already in place. The doubling of the line will reduce traffic congestion on the Prayagraj to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction rail route. The Railways has also highlighted that over 5811 rail projects worth ₹19181 crore are in progress in Uttar Pradesh. This year's allocated budget for these projects exceeds ₹19500 crore.