Prayagraj: Passengers on the Prayagraj Junction–Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Junction route are set to get improved amenities and faster travel as Indian Railways begins a major redevelopment of 12 stations along the corridor.The project is being executed in parallel with the construction of a third railway line aimed at enhancing connectivity and enabling train speeds of up to 160 kmph. The stations identified for redevelopment are Bheerpur, Meja Road, Unchdeeh, Manda Road, Jigna, Gaipura, Birohi, Sipura, Pahara, Dagmagpur, Kailhat and Narayanpur Bazar. Under the plan, each of these stations will get new buildings with modern facilities. A new platform dedicated to the upcoming third line will also be constructed at every station. To improve accessibility, the station buildings will allow entry from both sides, reducing congestion during peak hours. The eailways is also constructing new Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) at several stations, while existing ones are being widened or upgraded. Officials said the Prayagraj–DDU stretch is being strengthened to support semi-high-speed operations, with track upgrades and infrastructure enhancements already in progress. As part of the ongoing work, the railways has already completed new station buildings at Karchana and Mirzapur, along with newly built FOBs at both locations.
