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.