News India Live, Digital Desk: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has clarified that the Central Government is committed to modernizing the rail network of Bihar. He said that between 2009-14, the average railway budget for Bihar used to be only ₹ 1,132 crore, which has now been increased. ₹10,032 crore Has been done. it’s almost 9 times There is a historical increase of.
1. Bullet Train in Bihar: Delhi to Howrah via Patna
Biggest news for Bihar Varanasi-Howrah High Speed Rail Corridor Which will pass through many districts of Bihar.
Route: This corridor will connect major cities like Buxar, Arrah, Patna, Gaya and Nawada.
Benefit: Just distance from Patna to Delhi 5 to 6 hours Can be decided in. At present, instructions have been given to speed up the process of survey and land acquisition.
2. ‘Amrit Bharat Station’ scheme: Rejuvenation of 92 stations
from Bihar 92 railway stations It is being made world class under the ‘Amrit Bharat Station’ scheme.
Major stations: Airport like facilities (lifts, escalators, free Wi-Fi and spacious waiting halls) are being developed at stations like Patna Junction, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai, Darbhanga and Bhagalpur.
Objective: To develop the stations as ‘city centres’ of the city.
3. Expansion and modernization of rail network
Railway Minister presents complete blueprint of infrastructure development for Bihar:
New Railway Lines: currently in Bihar ₹79,000 crore Railway projects (new lines, doubling and gauge conversion) worth more than Rs.
100% electrification: Bihar’s rail network has now become completely electric, due to which the speed of trains has increased and pollution has reduced.
Flyovers and Underpasses: To eliminate the problem of jam at railway gates, a record number of road overbridges (ROB) and underpasses are being built.
Budget Comparison: Then and Now (Bihar Railways)
| Description | 2009-2014 (average) | 2024-2026 (average) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| annual budget allocation | ₹1,132 crore | ₹10,032 crore | ~9 times |
| new line construction | 50km/year | 160 km/year | ~3.2 times |
4. Network of Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains
More to Bihar soon Vande Bharat Express And special for middle class families Amrit Bharat Trains Are going to meet. These trains will run exclusively on the routes from Patna to Kolkata, Patna to Ranchi and Gaya to Delhi.
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