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Varanasi-Patna-Howrah High Speed Rail Corridor Update: The authorities on Friday stated that the roadmap for the operation of running high-speed trains in Bihar is ready. The authority stated that the land acquisition process for the project is expected to commence soon, adding that several meetings have been held in this regard. The high-speed train will operate between Howrah and Varanasi and will pass through five railway stations in Bihar. The much-awaited project is being considered crucial as it is likely to cut the travel time significantly.

The superfast train will pass through multiple railway stations of Bihar, including capital city Patna, Buxar, Ara, Jehanabad, and Gaya. The authorities stated that the maximum speed of the train is likely to be 350 kilometers per hour, adding that elevated tracks and stations will be built for the ambitious project. The authorities stated that a 60.9 km long elevated track will be built in Patna district. It stated that the land acquisition process for the project will start soon.

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The authority stated that the journey between Varanasi and Howrah will be completed in a very short time. The project will also benefit the residents of Bihar, as the project will link two major cities. While the project will cut the travel time significantly, it will also give a boost to the financial activities.

The project is planned to connect Varanasi with Howrah, passing through several key cities in Eastern India. It aims to reduce travel time between these key cities to just over two hours. The railway authorities on Thursday announced that the schedule of several trains from Muzaffarpur to Anand Vihar has been changed to provide convenience to the passengers.

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The authorities stated that the decision was taken expecting a significant surge in passengers for the next few weeks due to the summer vacations. They further stated that the decision will provide relief to the passengers traveling to the national capital and nearby regions.