140-year-old Nepalganj Road-Bahraich rail section in UP gets major upgrade, 4 trains extended

The Ministry of Railways has completed a major upgrade to the 140-year-old Nepalganj Road-Nanpara-Bahraich rail section in Uttar Pradesh, converting the 56.15-km metre gauge line to Broad Gauge and electrifying it. The Rs 730 crore project, which was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, connects the section to the wider BG railway network.

As a result of the upgrade, four long-distance train services have been extended up to Nepalganj Road, including the Varanasi-Bahraich Express, Varanasi City-Gorakhpur Express, and two pairs of Gonda-Bahraich trains. This enhanced rail connectivity will provide direct access to major cities like Gonda, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi for passengers from Nepalganj Road and nearby areas.

The upgrade is expected to boost trade, employment, tourism, and social and cultural activities in Bahraich, an aspirational district in Uttar Pradesh, as well as benefit people from neighbouring Nepal who travel to the region for various purposes.