{"id":228725,"date":"2025-09-22T17:42:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T12:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=228725"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:02:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:32:59","slug":"north-eastern-railway-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"North Eastern Railway in India, Know Future Plans and Objectives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Historical_Background_of_North_Eastern_Railways_in_India\" >Historical Background of North Eastern Railways in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Headquarters_and_Divisions\" >Headquarters and Divisions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Geographical_Coverage_of_North_Eastern_Railways\" >Geographical Coverage of North Eastern Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Passenger_Services\" >Passenger Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Freight_Operations\" >Freight Operations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Modernization_and_Technological_Upgrades\" >Modernization and Technological Upgrades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Challenges_Faced_by_North_Eastern_Railway_in_India\" >Challenges Faced by North Eastern Railway in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Achievements_of_North_Eastern_Railway\" >Achievements of North Eastern Railway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Quick_Snapshot_of_North_Eastern_Railway_in_India\" >Quick Snapshot of North Eastern Railway in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#Future_Plans_of_Northeastern_Railway_in_India\" >Future Plans of Northeastern Railway in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The <strong>North Eastern Railway in India<\/strong> is a crucial zone of Indian Railways, serving the northeastern and northern plains of India. Headquartered in <strong>Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>, this zone is vital for both passenger travel and freight movement in eastern Uttar Pradesh, western Bihar, and parts of Uttarakhand. Known for its strategic importance, the North Eastern Railway connects remote regions to major cities, facilitates trade, and supports socio-economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-historical-background-of-north-eastern-railways-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Background_of_North_Eastern_Railways_in_India\"><\/span>Historical Background of North Eastern Railways in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>North Eastern Railway in India<\/strong> has a rich history rooted in the expansion of railways in northern India. Check out the details given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formed on <strong>14 April 1952<\/strong>, the zone was created by integrating:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Portions of the Oudh and Tirhut Railway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assam Railway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucknow\u2013Bareilly State Railway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gorakhpur became the headquarters due to its strategic location as a junction connecting the northern plains with the northeastern regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over time, the zone has expanded to include dense rail networks serving both passenger and freight demands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-group-d-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt RRB Group D Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-headquarters-and-divisions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Headquarters_and_Divisions\"><\/span>Headquarters and Divisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>North Eastern Railway in India<\/strong> is administratively managed from <strong>Gorakhpur<\/strong>, a city that has one of the world\u2019s longest railway platforms. The divisions under the North Eastern Railway include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Division<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Headquarters<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lucknow<\/td><td>Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Administrative and passenger hub, connects northern India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Varanasi<\/td><td>Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Cultural and religious connectivity, freight operations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Izzatnagar<\/td><td>Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Freight hub, agricultural produce transport<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gorakhpur<\/td><td>Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Strategic junction, longest platform in the world<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-geographical-coverage-of-north-eastern-railways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geographical_Coverage_of_North_Eastern_Railways\"><\/span>Geographical Coverage of North Eastern Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The North Eastern Railway covers multiple states and strategically important regions from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/railway-zones-in-india\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">major railway zones in India<\/a>.<\/strong> Given below are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Uttar Pradesh<\/strong> \u2013 Eastern and central parts including Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Lucknow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bihar<\/strong> \u2013 Western regions connected via Varanasi division.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uttarakhand<\/strong> \u2013 Northern hilly regions, supporting tourism and pilgrimage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This coverage ensures that the North Eastern Railway serves both dense urban populations and remote rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-passenger-services\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passenger_Services\"><\/span>Passenger Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Passenger convenience is a central focus of the <strong>North Eastern Railway in India<\/strong>. Key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Runs long-distance trains connecting <strong>Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Delhi, Kolkata, and Guwahati<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operates <strong>premium trains<\/strong> like Shatabdi Express, Jan Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat Express on select routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports <strong>religious tourism<\/strong> to Varanasi, Kushinagar, and Sarnath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides comfortable suburban and intercity connectivity for daily commuters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt RRB NTPC Mock test for Free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-freight-operations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freight_Operations\"><\/span>Freight Operations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freight is another critical aspect of this zone. The points below show the freight operations carried out by North Eastern Railways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Key commodities include <strong>agricultural products, cement, coal, food grains, and fertilizers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Izzatnagar division is a major <strong>agricultural freight hub<\/strong>, facilitating transport from rural farms to urban markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gorakhpur division handles industrial and bulk cargo, supporting the regional economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plays a role in connecting <strong>eastern India with northern industrial centers<\/strong> for seamless trade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-modernization-and-technological-upgrades\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modernization_and_Technological_Upgrades\"><\/span>Modernization and Technological Upgrades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The North Eastern Railway in India is steadily modernizing to meet growing demands. Some of the upgradation plans include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electrification<\/strong> of major routes to improve efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Ticketing<\/strong>: Online booking systems and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/uts-applications-for-railways\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UTS mobile applications<\/a><\/strong> for unreserved tickets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deployment of <strong>LHB coaches<\/strong> for improved passenger comfort and safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Station redevelopment at <strong>Gorakhpur, Lucknow, and Varanasi<\/strong> with modern amenities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green initiatives<\/strong> such as bio-toilets and solar-powered stations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-challenges-faced-by-north-eastern-railway-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Faced_by_North_Eastern_Railway_in_India\"><\/span>Challenges Faced by North Eastern Railway in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its importance, the North Eastern Railway faces challenges. Some of them are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seasonal flooding affects tracks, especially during the monsoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High passenger load during festivals and pilgrimage seasons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balancing freight and passenger traffic on busy routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance of heritage lines and older infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-achievements-of-north-eastern-railway\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievements_of_North_Eastern_Railway\"><\/span>Achievements of North Eastern Railway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The North Eastern Railway has made significant contributions. Some of these are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gorakhpur station<\/strong> hosts the world\u2019s <strong>longest railway platform<\/strong> (1,366 meters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitates both <strong>cultural and economic connectivity<\/strong> across eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Bihar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modernization projects have improved <strong>passenger comfort<\/strong> and <strong>operational efficiency<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plays a strategic role in <strong>freight movement<\/strong> from agricultural belts to industrial hubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports <strong>religious tourism<\/strong>, connecting Varanasi, Kushinagar, and Sarnath.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-snapshot-of-north-eastern-railway-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Snapshot_of_North_Eastern_Railway_in_India\"><\/span>Quick Snapshot of North Eastern Railway in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have given below a quick snapshot table of the important points in the article. Check out the details given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formation<\/td><td>14 April 1952<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters<\/td><td>Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Divisions<\/td><td>Lucknow, Varanasi, Izzatnagar, Gorakhpur<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>States Covered<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passenger Highlights<\/td><td>Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi, Vande Bharat, pilgrimage trains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freight Focus<\/td><td>Agriculture, cement, coal, food grains, fertilizers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iconic Stations<\/td><td>Gorakhpur (longest platform), Varanasi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modernization<\/td><td>Electrification, LHB coaches, digital ticketing, station upgrades<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-future-plans-of-northeastern-railway-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Plans_of_Northeastern_Railway_in_India\"><\/span>Future Plans of Northeastern Railway in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The North Eastern Railway in India is focusing on the following future plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expanding <strong>electrification<\/strong> across all routes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introducing more <strong>semi-high-speed and Vande Bharat Express trains<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhancing station facilities to support increased passenger traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening freight corridors for faster transport of agricultural and industrial goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting <strong>eco-friendly initiatives<\/strong> like solar energy and bio-toilets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>North Eastern Railway in India<\/strong> is a lifeline for eastern Uttar Pradesh, western Bihar, and Uttarakhand. By linking remote areas with major cities, supporting religious tourism, and facilitating agricultural and industrial freight, it plays a pivotal role in regional development. With modernization and expansion underway, the North Eastern Railway is set to continue its legacy as a critical and efficient zone of Indian Railways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Check:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/central-railway-zone\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Railway Zone in India<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Railway Zone in India<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/eastern-railway-in-india\/?ref=contad-aib\">Eastern Railway Zone in India<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758530520638\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 What is the headquarters of North Eastern Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The headquarters of North Eastern Railways is in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758531887311\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 How was the North Eastern Railway formed?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It was formed by integrating:<br\/>Portions of the Oudh and Tirhut Railway<br\/>Assam Railway<br\/>Lucknow\u2013Bareilly State Railway<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758531943567\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 What are the major divisions of North Eastern Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The major divisions of North Eastern Railways include Lucknow, Varanasi, Izzatnagar, Gorakhpur<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758531990371\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 Which states are covered under the North Eastern Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand are covered under the North Eastern Railways.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758532039848\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 What are the future plans of North Eastern Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Some of the future plans of North Eastern Railways include:<br\/>Expanding <strong>electrification<\/strong> across all routes.<br\/>Introducing more <strong>semi-high-speed and Vande Bharat Express trains<\/strong>.<br\/>Enhancing station facilities to support increased passenger traffic.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The North Eastern Railway in India is a crucial zone of Indian Railways, serving the northeastern and northern plains of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":63,"featured_media":229038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[555],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-228725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-railways-rrb","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>North Eastern Railway in India, Know Future Plans and Objectives<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The North Eastern Railway in India is a lifeline for eastern Uttar Pradesh, western Bihar, and Uttarakhand. 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Outside of work, I enjoy playing cricket and listening to music, which helps me stay balanced and creative in my professional journey."},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758530520638","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758530520638","name":"Q.1 What is the headquarters of North Eastern Railways?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The headquarters of North Eastern Railways is in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758531887311","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758531887311","name":"Q.2 How was the North Eastern Railway formed?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It was formed by integrating:<br\/>Portions of the Oudh and Tirhut Railway<br\/>Assam Railway<br\/>Lucknow\u2013Bareilly State Railway","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758531943567","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758531943567","name":"Q.3 What are the major divisions of North Eastern Railways?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The major divisions of North Eastern Railways include Lucknow, Varanasi, Izzatnagar, Gorakhpur","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758531990371","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758531990371","name":"Q.4 Which states are covered under the North Eastern Railways?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Uttarakhand are covered under the North Eastern Railways.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758532039848","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/north-eastern-railway-in-india\/#faq-question-1758532039848","name":"Q.5 What are the future plans of North Eastern Railways?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Some of the future plans of North Eastern Railways include:<br\/>Expanding <strong>electrification<\/strong> across all routes.<br\/>Introducing more <strong>semi-high-speed and Vande Bharat Express trains<\/strong>.<br\/>Enhancing station facilities to support increased passenger traffic.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/63"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228725"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":228735,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228725\/revisions\/228735"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}