New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Indian Railways has sanctioned a major infrastructure project worth Rs 431.76 crore for rebuilding Bridge No. 57, a vital rail bridge on the Howrah-Kharagpur section under South Eastern Railway (SER).

According to an official press release, the project includes rebuilding the bridge substructure on a diverted alignment along with the construction of a new viaduct.

It also covers the development of a new Kolaghat Railway Station, comprehensive platform works, and upgraded passenger amenities between Deulti and Kolaghat stations in the Kharagpur Division. Bridge No. 57 has been supporting rail operations in this section for over six decades on well-established foundations.

The press release mentioned that the sancti...