Gorakhpur, July 6 -- Train operations on the newly constructed 45-km third railway line between Gonda and Burhwal began on Saturday, following a successful high-speed trial conducted by commissioner of railway safety (CRS) Pranjeev Saxena on Friday evening.

Operations had already commenced on a 23-km stretch between Gonda and Karnailganj. Construction on the remaining 18-km section between Ghaghara Ghat and Burhwal is currently underway.

With the launch of services on this third rail line in the Eastern Railway zone, travel time between Gorakhpur and Lucknow is expected to reduce significantly.

Following the safety inspection, the CRS granted approval for regular operations. Chief public relations officer of North Eastern Railway (NER)...