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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a major railway infrastructure project for Bihar. The Cabinet has approved over two thousand crore rupees to double a key railway line. This upgrade will significantly improve travel for pilgrims visiting sacred sites and boost local economic activity. The project is a key part of the government's plan to enhance national logistics and connectivity.

Key Points: PM Modi Approves Rs 2192 Crore Bihar Railway Line Doubling Project

  • Cabinet approves Rs 2,192 crore project to double 104 km railway line in Bihar
  • Project will improve connectivity to Rajgir, Nalanda for pilgrims and tourists
  • Multi-tracking to benefit 1,434 villages and 13.46 lakh people in Gaya, Nawada
  • New line to boost freight capacity by 26 MTPA for coal and cement transport
  • Project aligns with PM Gati Shakti plan for integrated infrastructure development
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Centre committed to enhancing rail connectivity in Bihar: PM Modi

PM Modi announces Cabinet approval for doubling Bakhtiyarpur-Tilaiya rail line, enhancing pilgrim travel and boosting freight capacity in Bihar.

"“We are committed to enhancing rail connectivity in Bihar... This will benefit the people of the entire region as well as pilgrims and tourists,” - PM Modi"

New Delhi, Sep 24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the Centre was committed to improving the railway network in Bihar.

The Prime Minister’s statement came soon after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by him, approved a Rs 2,192 crore project to double a 104 km railway line from Bakhtiyarpur to Tilaiya in Bihar.

“We are committed to enhancing rail connectivity in Bihar. In this direction, today our government has approved the doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya railway line section. This will benefit the people of the entire region as well as pilgrims and tourists,” PM Modi said in a post in X.

The project covering four districts in Bihar will also provide rail connectivity to prominent destinations such as Rajgir (Shanti Stupa), Nalanda and Pawapuri attracting pilgrims and tourists from across the country. Multi-tracking projects will enhance connectivity to around 1,434 villages and about 13.46 lakh population and two aspirational districts of Gaya and Nawada, according to an official statement.

The project is planned on PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan with focus on enhancing multi-modal connectivity & logistic efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations. These projects will provide seamless connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services, the statement said.

This is an essential route for transportation of commodities such as coal, cement, clinker and fly ash. The capacity augmentation works will result in additional freight traffic of magnitude 26 MTPA (Million Tonnes Per Annum).

The multi-tracking proposal will ease operations and reduce congestion, providing the much-required infrastructural development on the busiest sections across Indian Railways.

The Railways being an environment-friendly and energy efficient mode of transport will help both in achieving climate goals and minimising logistics cost of the country.

The projects are in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a New India which will make people of the region “Atmanirbhar” by way of comprehensive development in the area which will enhance their employment opportunities, the statement added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative but I hope the implementation is timely. Many railway projects in Bihar get announced but take years to complete. The people of Gaya and Nawada districts really need this connectivity for better opportunities.
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Andrew M
The environmental angle is impressive - railways being energy efficient aligns well with climate goals. The freight capacity increase to 26 MTPA will significantly boost regional economy. Smart infrastructure planning!
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Shreya B
As someone from Patna, I've travelled this route many times. The doubling will make pilgrimage to Pawapuri and Rajgir much easier. Hope they also improve station facilities and cleanliness. 🚆
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Karthik V
₹2,192 crore is a substantial investment. While the project sounds promising, I hope there's proper oversight to ensure funds are used efficiently. Infrastructure development should benefit the common people directly.
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Meera T
Connecting 1,434 villages is a game-changer! This will help farmers transport their produce and students reach educational institutions. Proper rail connectivity can transform rural Bihar. Hope this is completed on schedule. 👍

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