LUCKNOW, April 27 -- Rail traffic between Lucknow and Kanpur is set to resume today, after restoration work on the century-old (built-in 1929) Ganga Bridge (number 110). The restoration, which began on March 20, 2025, was completed three days ahead of its scheduled April 30 deadline, according to Northern Railway officials..

During the repair work, train movement on the bridge was disrupted, with only a few numbers of trains passing through. With the project now finished, regular services will resume via Kanpur, significantly reducing travel time for passengers, officials said.

"The maintenance and repair work on the Ganga Bridge, originally scheduled for 42 days, is in its final stage and will be completed by Sunday," said Kuldeep Tiwa...