4 new railway lines will be laid in Bihar, 10 new stations will be built, travel will be easy and fast.

Work has started on many new projects to strengthen rail traffic in Bihar. 4 new rail lines And 10 new railway stations Will be built, which will give a new direction to the connectivity of the state. These projects will save time for passengers, reduce delay in trains, and also improve the operation of goods trains.

Proposed Rail Projects

The four major railway lines proposed to be constructed in Bihar are:

1. Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga new railway line
2. Jamalpur-Bhagalpur new railway line
3. Gaya-Daltonganj new railway line
4. Gaya-Garhna Bypass Rail Line

Muzaffarpur-Darbhanga Rail Line: Travel will be fast and convenient

• Length: 67.7 kilometers.
• Cost: Rs 2514 crore.
• Construction Features:
  • 10 new railway stations.
  • 6 railway bridges and 27 crossings.
• Saving time in travel:
  • Distance from Muzaffarpur to Darbhanga 24 kilometers less It will be done.
  • Travel time due to construction of new route reduced from 2 hours to one and a half hours Will remain.
• New stations:
  Lohiyasarai, Dilahi, Kohanta, Patori, Madhopur, Pandaul, Ghoshama, Vidyarose, Sitaul, Narayanpur.
• Importance:
  This project will bring a huge relief to the people of the state, benefiting both daily commuters and traders.

Jamalpur-Bhagalpur Railway Line: Improvement in operation of goods trains

• Length: 53 kilometers.
• Cost: Rs 1094 crore.
• Construction Features:
  • Construction of new tunnel.
  • Double line will be made more effective.
• Advantages:
  • Train operations will be faster.
  • The problem of loading and unloading of goods trains will end.
  • The speed of trains and goods transportation will improve.

Gaya-Daltonganj Rail Line: New route will boost trade

• Length and Cost:
  A new railway line will be built from Gaya to Imamganj via Daltonganj and Banke Bazaar, on which Rs 426 crore will be spent.
• Importance:
  • The new line will boost regional trade.
  • The number and operation of trains will improve.

Gaya-Gadhna Bypass Rail Line: Distance will be reduced

• Length: 10 kilometers.
• Cost: Rs 224 crore.
• Construction Features:
  • Bypass will be built between Chiraila-Pathu and Bagaha-Bishunpur.
• Advantages:
  • Travel between Gaya and Garhna will be faster.
  • Trains will pass directly through the bypass without stopping at Sonnagar station.

Benefits of railway projects

1. Saving time in travel:
   • The new railway lines will reduce distances and increase the speed of trains.
2. Smooth operation of goods trains:
   • Having a separate track for goods trains will not affect the timing of passenger trains.
3. Railway revenue will increase:
   • Railways will benefit financially by operating more trains.
4. Promotion of trade and industry:
   • Better connectivity will boost local business and industrial activities.
5. Increase in the number of passengers:
   • Traveling will be more convenient through the new rail lines and stations.