Varanasi-Aurihar Third Rail Line: 497 Crore Project to Transform Purvanchal

• Ministry of Railways approves 1,334 crore projects for UP, Rajasthan, MP, and West Bengal, with a major focus on Varanasi.
• A 31.36 km third railway line will be laid between Varanasi City and Aurihar Junction at a cost of 497.07 crore.
• The new line will eliminate train delays, reduce travel time, and ease congestion on the heavily used Varanasi-Ghazipur route.
• It will facilitate faster movement of both passenger and freight trains, boosting regional trade and economic activity.
• The fully electrified line will improve punctuality, allow new train introductions, and enhance connectivity to major cities.