Big gift to Kosi: A proposal of Rs 500 crore is ready for doubling of Saharsa-Mansi railway line:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Considered the lifeline of Kosi region of Bihar Saharsa-Mansi Railway Line Will soon get relief from the problem of single track. Railways has sent a detailed proposal for doubling of the railway line (Double Lane) to reduce the delay of trains and traffic pressure on this route. On this project approx. Rs 500 crore Estimated cost.

1. Project Highlights

total distance: Approximately between Saharsa and Mansi 42-43 kilometers The long railway line will be doubled.

Budget: Railways has prepared an estimate of about Rs 500 crore for this.

Obstacles: The biggest challenge for doubling on this route is the big railway bridges built on Kosi and Bagmati rivers. Construction of new bridges will be the most important part of this project.

2. Why is this doubling necessary?

Presently this railway section single line Due to which many problems arise:

Crossing of trains: To take out one train, another train has to be parked at outer stations for hours.

long wait: Important trains like Rajdhani, Vaishali and Garib Rath originating from Saharsa often get stuck between Mansi or Saharsa.

Increasing pressure: Due to increase in the number of trains coming from Purnia and Madhepura, the capacity of this track has been exhausted.

3. What will be the benefit to the passengers?

Time Saving: After doubling the track, there will be no need to wait for the crossing of trains, which will reduce the travel time by 30-45 minutes.

Possibility of new trains: After completion of doubling, more new trains can be run from Saharsa to Delhi, Mumbai and South India.

Smooth movement of goods trains: The supply of grains and fertilizers will increase in Kosi region, which will strengthen the local business.

4. When will the work start?

According to railway sources, the proposal has been sent to the Railway Board. from the board Financial Approval The tender process will be started as soon as it is received. It is expected that a special allocation can be made for this in the budget for the financial year 2026-27.