The Indian government has approved the renaming of eight railway stations in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The change, initiated by the Uttar Pradesh government, replaces existing names with those of religious significance. The renaming was proposed by the local MP, Smriti Irani. The stations are now named after: Maa Ahoorwa Bhavani...
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Dham, Jais City, Guru Gorakhnath Dham, Swami Paramhans, Maa Kalikan Dham, Maharaja Bijli Paasi, Amar Shaheed Bhale Sultan, and Tpeshwar Nath Dham.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the doubling of the railway line between Barabanki and Akbarpur on Tuesday. This project, along with a 'One Station One Product' stall, was inaugurated virtually from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The inauguration ceremony took place at Barabanki Railway Station from 10 AM to 12 PM, chaired by Member...
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of Parliament Upendra Singh Rawat. The project cost approximately 1310 crores and took two years to complete. The new track allows electric engine trains to travel at 160 km/h, making travel between Lucknow, Barabanki, Ayodhya and Varanasi more efficient. The doubling of the line eliminates the need for train delays on this route. Additionally, Barabanki is set to receive a new railway station, costing 37 crores, currently under construction.

Akbarpur Railway Station in Ambedkarnagar is set to receive major upgrades worth 16 crores, including a new 12-meter wide foot overbridge with a roof plaza, lifts, escalators, and free Wi-Fi. Additionally, a modern food plaza, cafeteria, and executive lounge will be established. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually lay the foundation...
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stone for these works on February 26th. This project is part of the Amrit Bharat Yojana, aiming to enhance passenger facilities. Akbarpur station was recently included in the Amrit Station list. Previous upgrades include a new platform and overbridge. The new developments will benefit thousands of passengers.

Akbarpur Railway Station in Ambedkarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, is undergoing a major renovation project. The station's beautification work, which began in 2021 with an investment of over 25 crores, is nearing completion. The new station building, including a foot overbridge connecting platforms 1 and 2, has been built. Platform 2 has also...
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been expanded. The old station building is set to be demolished soon to make way for the construction of a new platform 1 and associated track work, which is almost finished. To facilitate the transition, items from the old station building, including the GRP and RPF police stations, are being shifted to the new building. Workers were seen moving belongings to the new building on Sunday. The demolition of the old building is the only remaining task in the project.

The construction of a new 'bo string steel girder' railway bridge on the Barabanki-Akbarpur rail route in Ayodhya has been approved. This bridge is being built as part of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision for improving rail connectivity in the region. The Uttar Pradesh Setu Nigam Limited has initiated the process...
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and will oversee the construction using the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) method. The entire project will be completed within six months. The bridge will be built on LC number 108A, replacing the existing level crossing and enhancing connectivity on the Barabanki-Akbarpur railway route. The design and construction of the bridge are being conducted under the supervision of IIT and NIT. The project aims to improve rail connectivity and facilitate smoother passenger and freight movement.