The North Eastern Railway (NER) has received a budget of INR 5,813 crore for the financial year 2024-25. This includes funding for new line construction, gauge conversion, doubling and tripling of existing lines, track renewal, ROB/RUB construction, bridge strengthening, passenger amenities, signaling, telecom, electrification, traffic facilities, employee welfare, and road safety...
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works. Specifically, INR 1,025 crore is allocated for new line construction, INR 30.24 crore for gauge conversion, INR 1,057.20 crore for doubling and tripling, INR 580 crore for track renewal, INR 442.31 crore for ROB/RUB construction, INR 75.76 crore for bridge strengthening, INR 569.27 crore for passenger amenities, INR 226 crore for signaling, INR 121.24 crore for electrification, INR 678 crore for traffic facilities, INR 21.97 crore for employee welfare, INR 111.50 crore for electrification, and INR 58 crore for road safety works. The NER plans to conduct soil testing for the redevelopment of Gorakhpur Junction, with construction to commence based on the test results. The budget is expected to significantly benefit passengers by providing improved safety, accessibility, and comfort. The state of Uttar Pradesh has received a record budget allocation of INR 19,575 crore for railway development, indicating a strong focus on improving railway infrastructure and services.