₹4,940 crore Shravasti rail project delayed, land acquisition lags

The question asked the Ministry of Railways to state the status of railway connectivity for Shravasti district, including the status of any new projects, funds, and train services for the region. The Ministry of Railways provided a detailed statement on the Bahraich-Khalilabad project and current train services.

Asked by Shri Ram Shiromani Verma; Answered by the Ministry of Railways (Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw).

• Bahraich-Khalilabad new line project (240 Km) passing through Shravasti district sanctioned at a cost of ₹4,940 crore.
• Expenditure of ₹1,525 crore incurred up to March 2026; outlay of ₹686 crore provided for 2026-27.
• Project notified as 'Special Railway Project' for land acquisition by the State Government.
• Land acquisition progress: Khalilabad-Bansi (246.81 Ha out of 254.44 Ha), Bansi-Ikauna (48.02 Ha out of 568.22 Ha), Ikauna-Bahraich (274.17 Ha out of 329.60 Ha).
• Work taken up in all 26 major bridges, 4 ROBs, and 7 station buildings in the Khalilabad-Bansi section.
• 27 out of 56 RUBs completed in the Khalilabad-Bansi section.
• Introduction of 55061/55062 Nakaha Jungle-Aishbagh Passenger (w.e.f. 26.05.2026) with stoppages at Balrampur, Tulsipur, Kauwapur, and Gainsari.
• Introduction of 14663/14664 New Jalpaiguri-Amritsar Amrit Bharat Express (w.e.f. 14.05.2026) with stoppage at Balrampur.
• Decision to introduce 14045/14046 Gorakhpur-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express with stoppage at Balrampur.
• Decision to extend 13507/13508 Asansol-Gorakhpur Express up to Balrampur with stoppage at Tulsipur.
• Balrampur station currently served by 26 train services.
• Tulsipur station served by 22 train services; Kauwapur and Gainsari stations served by 8 train services each.

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