The new Ganga bridge on the Prayagraj-Varanasi section will be operational for train services after November. Two separate targets have been set to complete the construction of the track and bridge before the Maha Kumbh. The track doubling work on the Prayagraj-Rambag section is targeted to be completed by June, which...
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was initially scheduled for April. After this, the Jhusi-Rambag section will be completed on a war footing. The agency responsible for the work has already completed the track doubling work on the Varanasi-Jhusi section. An official from the agency constructing the track and bridge stated that the work pace has been increased on the Prayagraj Junction-Prayagraj Rambag section to meet the June deadline. As per instructions from the North Eastern Railway management, a bridge for the new track is being constructed at Parade after the bridge near Sangam was completed. Once this is finished by June, the track will be laid on the Jhusi and Prayagraj Rambag section. After the new track becomes operational, the Daraganj station will be closed.