Date: 2026-02-18Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
For publication in the Gazette of India under section 37A of section 2 of the Railways Amendment Act 1989 for the work namely Construction of ROB in lieu of LC No 303 between Chowka Ghat to Burhwal, LC No 306 between Burhwal to Bindaura, LC No 310 between Burhwal to Bindaura, LC No between Rafinagar to Jahangirabad, and LC No 317 between Jahangirabad to Barabanki of the Lucknow Division of N.E. Railway in Barabanki District of the state of Uttar Pradesh
**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on February 18, 2026, declares a specific railway project in Uttar Pradesh as a "Special Railway Project" under Section 2(37A) of the Railways Act, 1989. The project involves the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROB) in lieu of existing level crossings on the Barabanki-Gonda section of the Lucknow Division in the North Eastern Railway. This notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Designation:** The specified railway project is designated as a "Special Railway Project."
* **Authority:** This notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause (37A) of section 2 of the Railways Act 1989.
* **Location:** The project is located in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh.
* **Project Details:** The project involves the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROB) in lieu of the following level crossings:
* L.C. No. 303 at Km 716/8-9 between Chowka Ghat - Burhwal
* L.C. No. 306 at Km 723/9-10 between Burhwal - Bindaura
* L.C. No. 310 at Km 728/4-5 between Burhwal - Bindaura
* L.C. No. 315 at Km 737/7-8 between Rafinagar - Jahangirabad
* L.C. No. 317 at Km 740/1-2 between Jahangirabad-Barabanki
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Railways**
* **Impact:** Responsible for declaring the specified railway project as a "Special Railway Project."
* **Action Required:** To oversee and ensure the successful completion of the declared "Special Railway Project."
**Stakeholder: North Eastern Railway (Construction Organisation)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for constructing Road Over Bridges (ROB).
* **Action Required:** Plan, manage, and execute the construction of the ROBs in lieu of the designated level crossings within the specified timeframe.
**Stakeholder: Lucknow Division of N.E. Railway**
* **Impact:** The section of the railway where the level crossings are situated will be improved.
* **Action Required:** Assist the Construction Organisation where applicable, ensure the smooth operation of the rail service during the construction of the ROBs.
**Stakeholder: Residents of Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Improved infrastructure and safety by replacing level crossings with overpasses.
* **Action Required:** None mentioned in the document.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act 1989: The act under which the notification for the 'Special Railway Project' is issued, specifically referencing clause (37A) of section 2.
'Special Railway Project': The category of projects under which the Barabanki-Gonda section railway bridge construction is classified.
Barabanki: District in Uttar Pradesh where the 'Special Railway Project' is located.
Uttar Pradesh: State where the 'Special Railway Project' is being implemented.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry responsible for the notification concerning the special railway project.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Eastern Railway (Construction Organisation)]
NOTIFICATION
Gorakhpur, the 18th February, 2026
S.O. 895(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (37A) of section 2 of the Railways Act 1989, the
central Government, on the date of publication of this notification in the Gazette, notifies the project mentioned in
column (2) in mentioned State in column (4) of said table given below as Special Railway Project.
SCHEDULE
“Special Railway Project”
S.No. Name of Project District State
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1. Construction of ROB in lieu of
(i) L.C. No. 303 at Km 716/8-9 between
Chowka Ghat - Burhwal
(ii) L.C. No. 306 at Km 723/9-10 between
Burhwal – Bindaura
(iii) L.C. No. 310 at Km 728/4-5 between
Burhwal - Bindaura
Barabanki Uttar Pradesh
(iv) L.C. No. 315 at Km 737/7-8 between
Rafinagar –Jahangirabad
(v) L.C. No. 317 at Km 740/1-2 between
Jahangirabad-Barabanki in Section
Barabanki – Gonda of the Lucknow
Divison of N.E. Railway.
[F. No. W/RSP/LJN/ROB/LA/BBK]
ABHAY KUMAR GUPTA, Chief Administrative Officer /Con.
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