Publication of Gazette Notification for declaring Construction of Road Over Bridge In lieu of Level Crossing No. 23B at Km. 28/13_14 between Kurhani_Goraul stations of HJP_MFP section of East Central Railway as Special Railway Project
Issued by Ministry of Railways · Construction Department
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on 13th August 2026. Classified under Extra Ordinary.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Ministry of Railways, East Central Railway, has officially notified the declaration of a specific infrastructure project as a "Special Railway Project" in the State of Bihar. Issued on August 11, 2026, and published on August 13, 2026, the notification pertains to the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) between Kurhani and Goraul stations. This designation is made under the authority of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008, to facilitate the replacement of an existing level crossing.
Key Points / Main Content
Project Classification and Legal Authority
- Special Designation: The project for the "Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing No.23B" is formally declared a "Special Railway Project."
- Legal Basis: The declaration is made by the General Manager/East Central Railway under the powers conferred by clause 37A of section 2 of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008.
Project Scope and Location
- Specific Site: The project is located at KM 28/13-14 between the Kurhani and Goraul stations.
- Section: It falls under the Hajipur-Muzaffarpur (HJP-MFP) section of the East Central Railway.
- Infrastructure Change: The project involves replacing Level Crossing No. 23B with a Road Over Bridge (ROB).
- Jurisdiction: The entirety of the project is situated within the State of Bihar.
Impact Analysis
East Central Railway Impact The project is elevated to "Special Railway Project" status, which facilitates specific administrative and legal procedures under the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008. Action Required The General Manager and Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) must proceed with the execution and oversight of the ROB construction as per the special project guidelines.
Commuters and Local Residents of Bihar Impact The replacement of Level Crossing No. 23B with a Road Over Bridge will affect traffic flow and safety between the Kurhani and Goraul stations. Action Required No specific action is mandated by this document, though the public will eventually transition from using the level crossing to the new Road Over Bridge.
State Government of Bihar Impact The declaration identifies the project as a priority infrastructure development within the state's territory. Action Required Coordination with railway authorities may be necessary to support the project’s status as a Special Railway Project within the state.