Railway B. John | September 25, 2025

Cabinet approves doubling of Bakhtiyarpur – Rajgir – Tilaiya railway line (104 Km) in Bihar which costs Rs.2,192 crore

Big boost for Bihar’s rail infrastructure! The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya railway line—a 104 km stretch—with a total investment of ₹2,192 crore.

Project Highlights:
- Coverage: Spans four districts in Bihar, enhancing the Indian Railways network by 104 km.
- Connectivity: Links key pilgrimage and tourist spots like Rajgir (Shanti Stupa), Nalanda, and Pawapuri.
- Reach: Benefits around 1,434 villages and 13.46 lakh people, including two Aspirational Districts—Gaya and Nawada.
- Freight Impact: Expected to handle 26 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of freight including coal, cement, clinker, and fly ash.

- Environmental Gains:
- Saves 5 crore litres of oil annually.
- Cuts 24 crore kg of CO₂ emissions—equivalent to planting 1 crore trees.

Strategic Importance:
- Part of the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, aiming to boost multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency.
- Will ease congestion, improve mobility, and enhance service reliability on one of the busiest railway corridors.
- Supports the vision of making the region Atmanirbhar by creating employment and self-employment opportunities.