BGP/Bhagalpur Junction (6 PFs)

भागलपुर जंक्शन

بھاگلپور جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

A feasibility study for a metro system in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has commenced. The study, conducted by RITES, encompasses technical, social, economic, and commercial aspects. It includes analyzing transportation patterns, road conditions, and resident feedback. The study aims to determine the viability of a metro system and will inform the design of...
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potential routes. Data is being gathered from residents, businesses, and transportation infrastructure. The study will also consider existing transportation resources and the impact of construction on traffic flow.

The construction of the metro in Patna, the capital of Bihar, is underway. The Nitish government has approved the construction of metro trains in four other major districts of the state - Muzaffarpur, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Bhagalpur. Preparations for this have also begun. If all goes well, the Jamalpur Rail Factory...
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could be chosen for the construction and maintenance of these metro trains. The operationalization of the metro in Patna is targeted for 2025. The Railway Ministry is looking for a location for the maintenance and construction of the metro trains. The Jamalpur Rail Factory is likely to be selected for this purpose, owing to its skilled workforce. The factory will be expanded to accommodate the necessary infrastructure for the construction and maintenance of metro trains. Notably, Jamalpur is the oldest rail factory in India, known for manufacturing 140-tonne diesel hydraulic cranes and the Jamalpur Jack. The operationalization of metro trains in four other cities besides Patna in Bihar has also been approved. The construction of the Patna metro is progressing rapidly. The Jamalpur Rail Factory is expected to play a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of metro trains in Bihar.

The Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand has urged the Indian Railway Minister to expedite the construction of a new railway line between Ajgaiveenath and Deoghar. This 290 crore rupee project is expected to benefit thousands of pilgrims visiting Deoghar during the Shravani Mela. The Railway Minister assured the Deputy Chief Minister...
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that he would take swift action on the request.

The Indian government approved eight railway projects, totaling 24,657 crores, including a new rail bridge over the Ganges near Bhagalpur. The 26 km long Vikramashila-Kataria new line, featuring a 2.44 km long double-line bridge over the Ganges, is part of this project. The new bridge will connect Kataria and Navgachhia in...
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the north and Vikramashila and Shivnarayanpur stations in the south. This project will improve connectivity between North Bihar, West Bengal, and Northeast India with South Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. It's expected to be completed within five years and is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 95 crore kilos, equivalent to planting 3.8 crore trees.