A 240 km long railway line connecting Bahraich to Khalilabad via Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh was approved by the central government in 2018 after prolonged protests. This project was initially delayed due to land acquisition issues. However, the land acquisition process has now begun after five years, bringing joy to the...
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residents of Shravasti. The project is crucial as Shravasti is the only district in Uttar Pradesh that lacks a railway line and public transportation. Despite having an airport, the district only has two flights per week to Lucknow. The new railway line will bring a significant boost to the region, improving connectivity, facilitating travel, and positively impacting the economy of hundreds of villages in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh. The project was approved in 2018 after a long struggle by local residents led by Pankaj Mishra. The estimated cost of the project is 4940 crores, and the project was initially expected to be completed by 2024-25. However, due to the delay, the project faced another round of protests in December 2023, prompting the Northern Railway to initiate land acquisition. The railway line is expected to improve transportation, create employment opportunities, and increase land prices in the area.