UP will get the gift of double trains, trains will double from Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Varanasi by 2030.

News India Live, Digital Desk: There is a very good news for lakhs of railway passengers of Uttar Pradesh! Indian Railways, especially the North Eastern Railway (NER), is set to double the number of trains running from major cities of UP – Gorakhpur, Lucknow and Varanasi – in the next seven years. This simply means that in the coming years, passengers will get the benefit of more trains and better connectivity on these routes. This step is part of the government’s larger plan to enhance passenger convenience and strengthen railway infrastructure.

Mission 2030: Preparation to meet the increased passenger numbers

Railway officials have prepared the blueprint of this big plan. He believes that the number of people traveling by railway will increase rapidly in the coming times. This decision has been taken to effectively handle this increased passenger number and ensure comfortable travel.

• future plan: The target is to double the frequency of passenger trains by 2030, due to which their number may increase to between 800 and 1000. This will mean more options for passengers and less waiting list.

There will be strong development of infrastructure

To double the number of trains, just laying tracks will not be enough, but the entire railway infrastructure will have to be strengthened. Many big projects will be worked on in this:

• Terminal and Yard Development: New terminals will be developed at major stations so that more trains can stand and get service. The yard will also be modernized.
• Electrification: All railway routes are being electrified, which will enable trains to run faster and will also have a positive impact on the environment.
• Digital Signalling: The signaling system will be made digital and modern, which will make the operation of trains smooth and safe.

This ambitious plan is also an important part of Indian Railways’ ‘Mission 3000’ (where the target is to carry 3000 tonnes of goods per day by 2029-30). General Manager of North Eastern Railway, Soumya Mathur said that along with construction of new routes, emphasis is being laid on doubling the existing lines and construction of new terminals and platforms. Doubling, platform and line construction work is going on at a fast pace in Gorakhpur Cantt, Basti, Badshahnagar, Domingarh and Anandnagar. For this the government is making huge investment of thousands of crores of rupees.

This will not only increase passenger convenience, but will also take the economic development and connectivity of Uttar Pradesh to new heights.