The Railway Board has officially approved the Final Location Survey (FSL) for the 64 km long Gorakhpur-Padrauna-Kushinagar new rail line project. This decision marks a significant milestone for a project that was originally sanctioned in the 2016 rail budget. The approval of the FSL will allow the North Eastern Railway (NER) to begin ground-level surveying, pillar installation, and the preparation of a detailed project report to kickstart construction.
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Key Details of the New Rail Project
- The new rail line will span 64 kilometers connecting Sardarnagar to Padrauna via Kushinagar.
- The Railway Board sanctioned a budget of 1359 crore rupees for this project in 2019.
- Small budget allocations were made every year since 2016 to keep the project active in official records.
- The Final Location Survey (FSL) will determine the exact alignment and technical requirements for the track.
Impact on Tourism and Local Commuters
This rail project is primarily designed to boost the Buddhist tourism circuit by providing direct connectivity to Kushinagar. It is estimated that more than one lakh people living in the surrounding regions will benefit from improved transport facilities. The development will not only ease travel for international pilgrims but also accelerate economic growth in the Gorakhpur and Padrauna areas. Once the FSL report is submitted and verified, the project will move into the land acquisition and physical construction phase.