The Gorakhpur-Barhni-Gonda rail route, currently single-track, is slated for doubling. A proposal for a survey has been submitted to the Railway Board. Upon budget approval, the six-month survey will commence, followed by the submission of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for approval. This upgrade aims to increase train capacity...
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and facilitate smoother movement of both passenger and freight trains. The route, originally meter gauge, was converted to broad gauge in 1998 and electrified in 2019. The route serves as a crucial alternative when the Gorakhpur-Basti route is blocked, diverting trains to Delhi, Mumbai, and other destinations.

Indian Railways will launch new train services from Barhni station in Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, connecting it to major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, and Hyderabad. Three trains from Gorakhpur (to Mumbai, Pune, and Asansol) will be extended to Barhni, with revised schedules starting in the new year. ...
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This initiative aims to alleviate congestion at Gorakhpur Junction, which sees approximately 100,000 daily passengers, many from neighboring districts and Nepal. The new service will be facilitated by a newly operational washing pit at Barhni. Additionally, the Ghughili-Maharajganj-Anandnagar rail line (part of the Gorakhpur-Narkatiaganj route) has been approved, further enhancing connectivity and potentially diverting some trains through Anandnagar, which is already linked to Barhni-Gonda.

Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu, inaugurated the long-awaited Bhimapaar railway underpass in Siddharthnagar. He announced several railway improvements for the district, including extending the Chouri Choura Express to Barhni and rerouting the Sushasan Express from Balrampur to run from Siddharthnagar to Gwalier. He also approved...
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a stop for the Gorakhpur-Lucknow Intercity Express at Uska Bazar station and the development of Siddharthnagar railway station. Local demands included direct train services to Varanasi and Allahabad, and the development of the other end of Siddharthnagar station. These demands were raised by MP Jagdambika Pal and the Nagar Panchayat chairman's representative.

Railway Minister of State, Ravneet Singh, will visit Siddharthnagar district on Sunday. He will lay the foundation stone for an underpass at the closed Bhimapur railway crossing in the city. Afterwards, he will inaugurate a newly constructed washing pit in Barhni. The railway administration is making preparations for his...
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visit. He will arrive in Siddharthnagar at 1 PM after landing at Gorakhpur airport. The Bhimapur railway crossing was closed two years ago, causing inconvenience to the public, leading to protests. The underpass, promised by MP Jagdambika Pal during the Lok Sabha elections, will ease travel for students, and those going to the Collectorate, Vikas Bhavan, Court, District Hospital, and Medical College.