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

In Uttar Pradesh's Nepalganj Road-Bahraich railway stretch, a significant upgrade has been completed. This 56.15-kilometer route, originally built in 1886, has been transformed from metre gauge to Broad Gauge and electrified at an estimated cost of Rs 730 crore. Following the upgrade, four long-distance train services have been extended to Nepalganj Road, connecting stations like Bahraich, Risiya, Matera, Nanpara, Babaganj, and Nepalganj Road.

This enhancement, inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to improve connectivity to major cities, including Gonda, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi. The upgraded rail link will facilitate the movement of people and goods, boost trade, employment, tourism, and social and cultural activities in the region.