- Reviews redevelopment works at Basti Station under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and ongoing Road Over Bridge construction
Gorakhpur: North Eastern Railway (NER) General Manager Uday Borwankar inspected the toe load of the railway track at Basti Station on November 12, 2026, to ensure safe train operations. The inspection was conducted in the presence of branch officers of Lucknow Division. Toe load is an important parameter for assessing the proper functioning and stability of railway tracks. During the inspection, the General Manager checked the toe load and issued necessary instructions to the concerned officials, emphasising the importance of timely maintenance of railway tracks.
He also conducted a detailed inspection of Basti Station, which is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, and the Road Over Bridge (ROB) under construction at Level Crossing No. 198 in the Basti station yard, between Basti and Orwara stations. During his visit to the redeveloped station, Borwankar examined the layout plan and reviewed the progress of various works, including the circulating area, parking facilities, escalators, lifts, goods siding and platforms. He instructed officials to strengthen lighting arrangements and maintain high standards of cleanliness. He also offered important suggestions for improving parking facilities to ensure greater convenience for passengers. Subsequently, he inspected the AC lounge, dormitory, ladies’ and gents’ waiting rooms, CCTV control room, Railway Protection Force (RPF) post and railway quarters located near Platform No. 1. He issued necessary directions for improvements in these facilities and also inspected the panel room. The General Manager later reviewed the construction of the Road Over Bridge at Level Crossing No. 198. Borwankar directed the concerned officials to complete all redevelopment works within the stipulated timeframe, ensuring high quality and adherence to prescribed standards. Emphasising that safety must remain the highest priority, he instructed officials to ensure proper maintenance of railway assets and tracks, continuous improvement of passenger amenities, cleanliness and systematic upkeep of the entire station premises.
