Railway crossing updates: New bridges and underpasses to reduce traffic delays across India
Indian Railways and local administrations are working to remove railway crossings that cause long traffic jams. Many areas where gates closed multiple times a day are now getting road over bridges and underpasses. These projects aim to make travel faster for the general public and safer for train operations.
Which railway gates are now permanently closed
In Buxar, Bihar, two major railway gates, Itarhi Gumti (No. 70 B/T) and Chausa (No. 78 A/E), were permanently closed on May 31, 2026. This happened after new road over bridges became operational. Similarly, in Baltana near Zirakpur, a new railway underbridge will start soon after the Chandigarh administration approved over 6 crore rupees. This specific gate used to stay closed for more than 8 hours daily, affecting 6 to 7 lakh people.
Recent safety and maintenance updates at crossings
The railway administration has introduced new safety measures to prevent accidents at gates. In Hapur, retired army personnel were deployed on May 22, 2026, to stop people from crossing closed gates. Additionally, the Izzatnagar division of North Eastern Railway closed crossing number 294/B between Bitroi and Manpur Nagariya for 12 hours on June 13-14, 2026, for essential repair work.
Current status of railway expansion projects
| Location | Project Detail | Current Status/Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Buxar, Bihar | Road Over Bridge | Gates permanently closed |
| Baltana | Railway Underbridge | Funding approved, work starting soon |
| Burhanpur | 3rd and 4th Line | 70 houses demolished for expansion |
| Bijaynagar | Railway Underpass | Construction slow, residents concerned |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
बक्सर में कौन से रेलवे फाटक बंद हुए हैं?
बक्सर में इटाढ़ी गुमटी (70 B/T) और चौसा (78 A/E) रेलवे फाटकों को नए रोड ओवर ब्रिज बनने के बाद स्थायी रूप से बंद कर दिया गया है।
हापुड़ में रेलवे फाटकों पर क्या नया बदलाव हुआ है?
हापुड़ में सुरक्षा बढ़ाने और दुर्घटनाएं कम करने के लिए रेलवे प्रशासन ने फाटकों पर रिटायर्ड फौजियों की तैनाती की है।