- Rs 4,600 crore investment for Bhagalpur railway infrastructure.
- Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat track doubling to enhance connectivity.
- New bypass and third lines to improve travel experience.
Bihar Railways News: In a major update for the passengers of Bihar, the railways have announced that Rs 4,600 crore will be spent in the Bhagalpur region to boost the connectivity. While providing details, the railway ministry stated that Rs 3,169 crore has been approved for converting the 177-kilometre Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat single track into a double track. It further stated that the land acquisition process for this project has been expedited.
Project To Boost Connectivity
As per the reports, the project will directly connect several cities of Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, providing major convenience to the passengers. Most of the trains from Bhagalpur to Howrah currently run via Malda; however, they will directly proceed towards Howrah via Dumka-Rampurhat after the doubling works.
The project will also improve connectivity to multiple religious sites, including Deoghar, Basukinath, and Tarapith. Along with cutting travel time significantly, the doubling of railway tracks will also enable the transportation of an additional 15 million tonnes of freight annually.
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Apart from this, the ministry further stated that the construction of a 13.38-kilometre bypass line between Sabour and Gonudham under the Eastern Railway has also been approved. The project will cost Rs 303.20 crore and will improve travel experience in the region.
New Trains Likely To Operate
The reports suggest that Rs 1,156 crore has been allocated for the construction of a 53-kilometre third railway line between Bhagalpur and Jamalpur. The officials, while providing details, stated that the decision has been taken to manage the rush, adding that the land acquisition process is underway for this project.
With the construction of the third line, goods trains and passenger trains will be able to operate on separate tracks, further increasing the speed of superfast and express trains and paving the way for the operation of new trains. The authority stated that several new trains and projects are likely to be announced in the coming months to improve the travel experience.