An investigation has begun into a conspiracy to derail a goods train on the Raebareli-Unchahar rail line by placing sleepers on the track. Initial investigations suggest that 7-8 people were involved in the conspiracy. The weight of a single sleeper is approximately 3 quintals, making it difficult for one or two...
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individuals to move it to the railway line. The GRP, RPF, and civil police are collaborating to identify the individuals behind this plot.

The Railway Board has approved the doubling of the 72 km Fafamau-Unchahar railway section between Prayagraj and Lucknow. This will reduce travel time between the two cities by three hours. The doubling of the 32 km Unchahar-Raebareli section is also expected to be approved soon. The project is expected to start...
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after the Kumbh Mela 2025. The General Manager of North Railway, Ashok Kumar Verma, inspected the proposed works for the Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj on Saturday and instructed officials to work at a faster pace.

The Indian Railways are preparing for the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj by deploying double-engine special trains to manage the large influx of pilgrims. These trains were successfully used during the Ayodhya event and will be implemented similarly for the Kumbh. Designated stations like Prayagraj Sangam, Pratapgarh, and Fafamau are being...
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prepared to accommodate these special trains. The DRM (Divisional Railway Manager) Sachin Sharma, during a two-day inspection, confirmed that the special trains would operate every 20 minutes during peak bathing days, depending on the crowd. He also highlighted ongoing infrastructural developments such as building a new platform at Prayagraj station, constructing permanent holding areas at Fafamau and Prayagraj (accommodating 13,000 people), and a proposed train stoppage at Dayalpur Halt, awaiting board approval. To accommodate the expected crowd, German hangars will be installed at Fafamau. Some train cancellations may be implemented to prioritize construction work, which is planned to be completed by November. The Railway Board Chairman is scheduled to visit Prayagraj in mid-September to review the ongoing preparations.

The DRM (Divisional Railway Manager) of the Lucknow Division of North Railway, S.M. Sharma, embarked on a late-night inspection tour on Tuesday to evaluate passenger amenities and railway plans. He inspected the route from Lucknow to Rae Bareli, including Unchahar, checking railway crossings and track window trailing. At Pariawan Kalakankar Road...
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station, he assessed the vigilance of the night staff and inquired about train operations, safety, and security from the station master. This information was shared by the Senior Commercial Manager of Lucknow Division, Rekha Sharma.