For Publication in the Gazette of India under section 2 clause 37A of Railways amendment Act 2008 for Special Railway Project declaration of Doubling between Katra and Tikri stations

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on April 24, 2026, serves to officially designate a specific railway project as a "Special Railway Project" under the Railways Act, 1989. The notice identifies a doubling project in the state of Uttar Pradesh covering a distance of 15.35 km. The notification becomes effective as of its publication date in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authority** * The Central Government exercised powers conferred by clause (37A) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * The notification formally classifies the identified project as a "Special Railway Project" for legal and administrative purposes. **Project Identification** * **Project Name:** Doubling between Katra and Tikri stations. * **Scope:** The project covers a total distance of 15.35 kilometers. * **Geographic Location:** The works are situated in the Gonda District of Uttar Pradesh. **Administrative Details** * The notification originates from the North Eastern Railway (Construction Organization) in Gorakhpur. * The document is issued under the authority of the Chief Administrative Officer/Construction. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways / North Eastern Railway (Construction Organization)** **Impact** The project is officially categorized as a "Special Railway Project," which provides it with a specific legal status under the Railways Act, 1989. **Action Required** The organization must proceed with the construction and doubling of the 15.35 km stretch between Katra and Tikri stations following the regulations governing Special Railway Projects. **Local Authorities and Stakeholders in Gonda District, Uttar Pradesh** **Impact** The designated 15.35 km area between Katra and Tikri stations is now recognized as a site for a Special Railway Project, which may influence local planning and land-related administrative actions. **Action Required** Relevant local departments must acknowledge the official status of the project as published in the Gazette of India for any future coordination or regulatory compliance related to the project site.

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