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DRGJ/Daraganj (2 PFs)
दारा गंज
دارا گنج

Track: Construction - Electric-Line Doubling

Updated: Jan 09 (16:59)
Daraganj Railway Station (DRGJ) is located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, near the Parade Ground. It boasts two platforms and offers basic amenities like waiting rooms, ticket counters, and refreshment stalls. The station is a significant hub for local commuters and travelers visiting the nearby religious sites and historical landmarks.

Tourism

Triveni Ghat: A sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, attracting pilgrims.
Allahabad Fort: A historic fort built by Akbar, offering panoramic views and cultural significance.
Khusrau Bagh: A beautiful Mughal garden featuring the tombs of Mughal emperors.
Akshaywat: A sacred fig tree believed to be immortal and a prominent site for religious rituals.
Patalpuri Temple: An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located beneath the ground level.

Food

Sagar Ratna: A popular vegetarian restaurant serving North Indian and South Indian delicacies.
Haldiram's: A renowned chain offering a variety of vegetarian snacks, sweets, and meals.
Bikanervala: Another popular chain serving a wide range of vegetarian snacks, sweets, and meals.
Krishna Sweets: A local favorite known for its delicious sweets and snacks.
The Food Court: A food court located within the station offering various vegetarian options.

Station Address

Daraganj Ghat Road, Near Parade Ground, Prayagraj - 211 006
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: n/a
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi
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Dec 18 2023 (12:06) RVNL CMD Inspects Ongoing Projects in Prayagraj, Emphasizes Timely Completion
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Dec 18 2023 (12:06)
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Dec 18 2023 (12:06)
Station Tag: New Delhi/NDLS added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Dec 18 2023 (12:06)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Dec 18 2023 (12:06)
Station Tag: Jhusi/JI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
झूंसी से प्रयागराज जंक्शन तक निर्माण कार्यों का ट्राली से निरीक्षण

R.V.N.L.'s CMD, Pradeep Gaud, visited Prayagraj from New Delhi to inspect ongoing projects. He inspected the construction work from Jhusi to Prayagraj Junction using a trolley and observed the construction of the Daraganj-Jhusi rail bridge. He instructed the team to expedite the work, stating that all girders will be launched on...
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the Ganga bridge by April. After inspecting the Jhusi girder workshop, he inaugurated the approach bridge on the Jhusi side by breaking a coconut. The approach bridge will have 24 girders and the work is expected to be completed by December 30th, with each girder measuring 24.2 meters. Gaud appreciated the awareness rally launched for cleaning the railway track and emphasized the importance of these changes for future needs. He highlighted RVNL's responsibility to complete projects within the deadline and with high quality, encouraging the employees to work diligently for timely completion. The General Manager, V.K. Agarwal, stated that after launching the girders on the bridge, the laying of railway tracks will commence.

R.V.N.L. ke CMD, Pradeep Gaud, New Delhi se Prayagraj aaye hain, ongoing projects ka inspection karne ke liye. Unhone trolley se Jhusi se Prayagraj Junction tak chal rahe construction work ka inspection kiya, aur Daraganj-Jhusi rail bridge ke construction work ko dekha. Unhone team ko work ko jaldi karne ka instruction...
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diya, aur kaha ki April tak Ganga bridge pe sabhi girders launch kar diye jayenge. Jhusi girder workshop ka inspection karne ke baad, unhone Jhusi side me approach bridge pe nariyal phode kar work ka udghatan kiya. Approach bridge pe 24 girders rakhne hain, aur yeh kaam 30 December tak pura ho jaayega. Har girder ki lambai 24.2 meter hai. Gaud ne railway track ki safai ke liye shuru ki gayi awareness rally ki saraahna ki, aur kaha ki bhavishya ki jarooraton ko dekhte hue, ye bada badlav ki shuruaat hai. RVNL ko jo jimmedari mili hai, woh time pe aur full quality ke saath pura karni hai. Unhone karmchariyon ko protsahit kiya, aur kaha ki tez dikhaye, record time me kaam pura ho jaayega. General Manager, V.K. Agarwal ne kaha ki bridge pe girders launch karne ke baad, railway track bichhane ka kaam hoga.
Dec 15 2023 (12:38) Vibhuti Express Cancellations Due to Railway Underbridge Construction in Prayagraj
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Dec 15 2023 (12:39)
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Dec 15 2023 (12:39)
Station Tag: Jhusi/JI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Dec 15 2023 (12:38)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Rambag/PRRB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
कई तारीखों पर निरस्त कर दी गई विभूति एक्सप्रेस

The Vibhuti Express, running between Prayagraj Rambag and Howrah, has been cancelled on several dates due to the launching of girders for a railway underbridge between Jhusi and Daraganj. Specifically, train number 12334 Prayagraj-Rambag Vibhuti Express will be cancelled between Prayagraj Rambag and Banaras on December 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 28th,...
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and 30th. Additionally, train number 12331 Howrah-Rambag Vibhuti Express will be cancelled between Banaras and Prayagraj Rambag on December 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, and 29th.

Prayagraj Rambag aur Howrah ke beech chalne wali Vibhuti Express ko Jhusi aur Daraganj ke beech railway underbridge ke girders launch karne ki wajah se kaafi dates pe cancel kar diya gaya hai. Train number 12334 Prayagraj-Rambag Vibhuti Express 16, 17, 22, 23, 28 aur 30 December ko Prayagraj Rambag se...
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Banaras tak cancel rahegi. Iske alawa 12331 Howrah-Rambag Vibhuti Express 15, 16, 21, 22, 27 aur 29 December ko Banaras se Prayagraj Rambag ke beech nahi chalegi.
Dec 14 2023 (12:29) Baksi Bandh ROB in Prayagraj Nears Completion, Locals Remain Skeptical
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Dec 14 2023 (12:29)
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Dec 14 2023 (12:29)
Station Tag: Daraganj/DRGJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Prayag Junction/PRG   Daraganj/DRGJ  
जब पूरा हो जाए तब जानेंगे बन गया आरओबी

The construction of the Baksi Bandh ROB in Prayagraj is nearing completion. The Setu Nigam is currently building the road, with officials claiming that traffic will commence on the ROB within a week. However, locals remain skeptical due to previous delays and the ROB's construction starting in 2020 with a deadline...
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of 2021. The project was delayed due to negligence, prompting revised budgets and a subsequent restart. Despite the December 10th deadline passing, officials continue to promise completion within a week. Locals like Rajesh Gupta, a daily vegetable vendor, and Vivek Mishra, a resident of Daraganj, have lost faith due to the prolonged delay. They express their frustration with the frequent promises of completion, emphasizing that they will only believe it when they see it. Setu Nigam officials maintain that traffic will start on the ROB between December 19th and 20th.

Prayagraj mein Baksi Bandh ROB ka construction almost complete ho gaya hai. Setu Nigam ab road bana raha hai aur officials claim kar rahe hain ki ek hafte mein traffic start ho jaayega. Lekin, locals pehle se hi delay ki wajah se skeptical hain. ROB ka construction 2020 mein shuru hua...
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tha aur 2021 mein complete hone wala tha. Negligence ki wajah se project delay ho gaya aur revised budget ke baad kaam restart hua. December 10th ki deadline pass hone ke baad bhi officials ek hafte mein kaam complete karne ka promise kar rahe hain. Local residents, Rajesh Gupta (vegetable vendor) aur Vivek Mishra (Daraganj resident), bahut frustrated hain aur unka kehna hai ki woh tabhi maanenge jab woh dekh lenge. Setu Nigam officials ka kehna hai ki 19 ya 20 December se ROB pe traffic start ho jaayega.
Dec 02 2023 (18:02) Construction of Rail Bridge Connecting Daraganj and Jhusi Nears Completion
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Dec 02 2023 (18:03)
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Dec 02 2023 (18:02)
Station Tag: Varanasi City/BCY added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Dec 02 2023 (18:02)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Dec 02 2023 (18:02)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Dec 02 2023 (18:02)
Station Tag: Daraganj/DRGJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Dec 02 2023 (18:02)
Station Tag: Jhusi/JI added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
प्रयागराज : गंगा रेल पुल पर 24 में से 20 गर्डर लगाने का काम हुआ पूरा, 650 टन वजन का है गर्डर

The construction of a rail bridge connecting Daraganj to Jhusi is nearing completion, with 20 out of 24 girders already installed as of Friday. The remaining four girders are expected to be installed by January 24th, according to officials of the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the project's implementing agency. The...
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bridge will then be connected to the main lines on both the Parade and Jhusi sides. This project is part of the Eastern Railway's Varanasi Division's effort to double the Prayagraj-Banaras railway line. Construction began two years ago, with the first girder being placed on the Jhusi side in June 2022. A total of 24 girders will be installed on 25 pillars. Currently, 19 girders have been installed from the Jhusi side and one from the Daraganj side. The bridge, costing around ₹500 crore, is expected to increase train speed and reduce travel time between Prayagraj and Banaras upon completion.

Daraganj se Jhusi connect karne wala rail bridge banne wala hai, aur 24 me se 20 girders already lag gaye hain, Friday tak. January 24 tak baaki 4 girders bhi lag jaayenge, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) ke officials ne kaha hai. Fir is bridge ko Parade aur Jhusi side...
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ki main lines se connect kiya jaayega. Yeh project Eastern Railway's Varanasi Division ka Prayagraj-Banaras railway line double karne ka ek part hai. Do saal pehle construction shuru hua tha, aur June 2022 me Jhusi side pe pehla girder rakha gaya tha. 25 pillars pe total 24 girders lagna hai. Abhi tak Jhusi side se 19 aur Daraganj side se 1 girders lag gaye hain. 500 crore ki lagat se banne wala yeh bridge Prayagraj se Banaras ke beech train ki speed badhayega aur travel time kam karega.
Dec 01 2023 (23:07) New Bridge Construction on Prayagraj-Varanasi Rail Route Progresses Rapidly
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Dec 01 2023 (23:07)
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Dec 01 2023 (23:07)
Station Tag: Daraganj/DRGJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Dec 01 2023 (23:07)
Station Tag: Varanasi Junction/BSB added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Dec 01 2023 (23:07)
Station Tag: Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad)/PRYJ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
रेलवे पुल पर लगाए गए 20 गर्डर, चार बचे

The construction of a new bridge on the vital Prayagraj-Varanasi rail route is progressing rapidly. On Friday, another girder was installed, bringing the total number of girders installed to 20 out of 24. The remaining girders are scheduled to be installed in December. Once completed, this bridge connecting Daraganj and Jhusi...
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will improve train operations and travel between Prayagraj and Varanasi.

Prayagraj aur Varanasi ke beech ka important rail route par bana raha bridge pe girders lagne ka kaam bahut tez chal raha hai. Shukravaar ko ek aur girder lagaya gaya, ab tak 24 mein se 20 girders lag chuke hain. December mein baki girders lagaane ki planning hai. Daraganj aur Jhusi...
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ko jodne wala yeh rail bridge banne se train operation mein aane wali problems door ho jayengi aur Prayagraj se Varanasi tak ka travel aur behtar ho jaayega.
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