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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Arvind Chauhan | TNN

Massive rail infrastructure overhaul in UP ahead of Ayodhya temple, Maha Kumbh opening: Shobhan Chaudhuri, GM Northern Railway

LUCKNOW: Ahead of Ayodhya Ram Janmabhoomi temple coronation and Maha Kumbh opening, the Indian Railway is undertaking massive rail infrastructure overhaul in Uttar Pradesh, as the state government expects upto 40 crore pilgrims in the latter event and at least four lakh during anointing.

Following inspection and review meeting with officials of Lucknow division on Friday, the General Manager Northern Railway (NR), Shobhan Chaudhuri informed TOI, that in next two months the division has set a target to complete doubling of rail track originating or heading towards Ayodhya.

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