Sultanpur Dwarkaganj railway crossing closed for ten hours for maintenance

Indian Railways commuters in Sultanpur faced major disruptions as the Dwarkaganj railway crossing remained closed to road traffic for ten hours on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The closure lasted from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM to facilitate essential annual maintenance work on the busy Ayodhya-Prayagraj rail section under the North Central Railway. Passengers, local residents, patients, and senior citizens had to take a lengthy three-kilometer detour via the Tantia Nagar bypass to reach their destinations. This maintenance drive follows a similar ten-hour traffic block executed on August 23, 2026, at the Katka Bazar railway crossing numbered 30/B in Gosaiganj on the same rail route.

Safety Works and Train Operations

Senior Section Engineer K.P. Yadav confirmed that the scheduled maintenance was critical for ensuring track safety and the smooth operation of train services along the Ayodhya-Prayagraj stretch. While road users experienced heavy delays and detours, train operations during the maintenance window were managed carefully. Key services, including the Saket Express and a goods train, were operated with caution across the work zone. Local law enforcement and railway authorities monitored the situation closely to ensure safety both on the tracks and at the diverted road intersections.