Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Pay Respect to Victims of the Flash Floods in Nepal

The Union Minister for Railways and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh inaugurated the gauge conversion and electrification of the 56.15-km-long Nepalganj Road-Nanpara-Bahraich rail section, completed at a cost of approximately ₹730 crore. Four existing train services were extended to Nepalganj Road to improve connectivity for the border region and the aspirational district of Bahraich. The event also included paying respects to victims of flash floods in neighbouring Nepal, with the Union Minister highlighting coordination efforts to assist rescued passengers. Additionally, the project features electrification to lower carbon emissions and supports regional trade, employment, education, and cross-border movement.