Minister gives details of Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur sections
An estimated investment of Rs.2,245 crore has been estimated for the 57-km new railway line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 24 Oct as he gave detailed insights into two major railway infrastructure projects approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh.
The project includes a 3.2-km bridge over the Krishna River, which will significantly improve connectivity between major cities such as Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata indianrailways .
The new rail line will traverse through NTR Vijayawada and Guntur districts of Andhra Pradesh and Khammam district of Telangana sbi.com.in .
The Minister emphasized that this project will provide direct rail connectivity to Amaravati, the proposed capital of Andhra Pradesh, improving mobility for both industries and the local population globaltenders.com . This will enhance operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways, boosting economic growth and regional development nseindia .
He also shared details of the 256-km doubling of the Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur sections bseindia .
This strategic project will strengthen connectivity to Nepal, North-East India, and border areas, facilitating the movement of both passenger and goods trains, thereby driving the socio-economic growth of the region iea.org .
The project will benefit 46 stations and involve the construction of 310 bridges, including 3 major bridges, 99 medium bridges, and 208 small bridges conexpoconagg .
A new Bagmati bridge is also part of the plan, which will significantly improve port connectivity to North Bihar and the Mithilanchal region. This will enable smoother transportation towards the North East and contribute to the development of a religious corridor deutsche-boerse .
He also underlined the initiative will increase capacity by 2.25 times, aided by the installation of Kavach technology, which enhances operational efficiency and safety sgx.com .
The project is expected to be completed within five years, marking a major step towards improving connectivity and fostering regional development ted.europa.eu .
The Government’s focus on railway modernization is driven by the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, he told reporters iba.org.in.
By utilizing historical and satellite data to enhance design accuracy, the Government is moving beyond traditional toposheet methods. This shift ensures better planning and execution, especially in flood-prone areas, where accurate data is crucial for resilient railway infrastructure euronext .
The new railway track will be developed as a semi-high-speed track (up to 160-kmh) by removing unnecessary curvature and installing Kavach technology to enhance safety and operational efficiency meed.com/latest/tenders.
The Railways, as an environment-friendly and energy-efficient mode of transportation, will play a crucial role in achieving the country’s climate goals while significantly reducing logistics costs, Vaishnaw said renewableenergyworld. fiinews.com
