Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, along with Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, has inaugurated the gauge conversion and electrification of the Nepalganj Road-Nanpara-Bahraich rail section. 

This was on September 1. The 56.15-km-long section has been converted to Broad Gauge and electrified at a cost of approximately ₹730 crore. 

Four existing train services were also extended up to Nepalganj Road. The programme began with a tribute to the victims of the recent floods in Nepal, with all those attending the programme observing two minutes of silence. 

Expressing concern over the situation in neighbouring Nepal, the Union Minister said that India and Nepal share strong cultural ties. He expressed condolences to the families affected by the natural disaster in Nepal and said the Government of India is making every possible effort to provide assistance. Shri Vaishnaw said the Railways had also been making arrangements for passengers rescued from affected areas and reaching India. He said the Railways have arranged special coaches and other necessary facilities to help them reach their destinations. Shri Vaishnaw added that the Railway Board is working in coordination with railway zones, district and State authorities and the Ministry of External Affairs to facilitate the safe movement and return of passengers affected by the situation in Nepal.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath also expressed condolences over the recent natural disaster in Nepal. He said the tragedy had affected not only the friendly nation of Nepal but also people in several countries, including India, and conveyed his condolences to the families who have lost their members in the disaster.

Nepalganj Road-Nanpara-Bahraich Section Now Integrated into the Broad Gauge Railway Network

The Nepalganj Road-Nanpara-Bahraich metre-gauge rail section was originally constructed in 1886. With the completion of gauge conversion and electrification, the section has now become an integral part of the Broad Gauge railway network, providing improved connectivity to Bahraich, Risiya, Matera, Nanpara, Babaganj and Nepalganj Road stations.

Speaking about the railway section being inaugurated, Shri Vaishnaw said the conversion of the Nepalganj Road-Nanpara-Bahraich section is now connected to the wider railway network of the country. Shri Vaishnaw said the broad-gauge conversion programme is nearing completion across the country.