Indian Railways: New bypass routes for Link and Mussoorie Express to save travel time
Indian Railways is taking a major step to improve train operations in the Moradabad division of Northern Railway. Two new bypass lines will be constructed to streamline the routes of the Link Express and Mussoorie Express. These projects aim to eliminate the technical necessity of engine reversals at specific stations, which currently consumes a lot of time. The Railway Board has sanctioned 15 lakh rupees each for the final location survey of these bypasses.
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How will these bypasses benefit the daily passengers?
The primary advantage of this project is the reduction in travel time. Once the bypasses are operational, the Link Express journey from Moradabad to Aligarh is expected to be shortened from four hours to three hours. Passengers will no longer have to wait for engine changes at Chandausi, Najibabad, or Gajraula. This will not only make the journey faster but also help the railway save on fuel and manpower costs.
Detailed project breakdown and station connections
| Project Feature | Details and Impact |
|---|---|
| Link Express Bypass | Connects Gumthal and Majhola to avoid engine change at Chandausi |
| Mussoorie Express Bypass | Connects Kankather and Sherpur Halt to avoid Gajraula station |
| Survey Budget | 30 lakh rupees sanctioned for final location surveys |
| Chandausi-Aligarh Line | 2.09 crore rupees approved for doubling this rail route |
| Track Upgrades | Speed capacity for Vande Bharat to be increased to 160 kmph |
Official confirmation on infrastructure development
Senior DCM Aditya Gupta confirmed that the budget for these flyovers and chord lines has been officially released. Apart from these bypasses, the Moradabad division is receiving an investment of approximately 2800 crore rupees. This massive fund will be used for installing Kavach safety technology and upgrading tracks. These improvements ensure a safer and faster travel experience for the common man and are expected to be completed within the current financial year.