Rail connectivity between Jharkhand and Bihar will be facilitated by wings, new lines and freight corridors:

News India Live, Digital Desk: There is great news for the passengers and business houses traveling by rail between Jharkhand and Bihar. The Railway Ministry has given green signal to several big projects to speed up transportation and freight between the two states. Completion of these projects will not only reduce travel time but will also revolutionize the transportation of coal and other minerals.

A network of new railway lines will be laid

According to the report, the survey of new rail lines has been completed to connect the mineral rich areas of Jharkhand with the major industrial and business centers of Bihar. In this Hazaribagh-Giridih-Koderma And Gaya-Chatra Instructions have been given to speed up work on important link lines like. With the commencement of these new lines, the distance between Ranchi and Patna will also be reduced, which will provide a lot of relief to the passengers.

Freight Corridor: Economy will get new strength

A key part of the project is to further expand the network of ‘Dedicated Freight Corridors’ (DFC). Additional tracks are being laid to rapidly transport the coal and iron ore originating from Jharkhand to other parts of North India via Bihar. This will increase the speed of goods trains and reduce the pressure of passenger trains on the main railway lines, which will also remove the problem of delay in trains.

Rejuvenation of railway stations

Emphasis is being laid on modernization of not only the tracks but also the stations. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Under this, dozens of small stations including Ranchi, Dhanbad, Patna and Gaya are being equipped with world class facilities. This includes facilities like lifts, escalators, Wi-Fi and better waiting rooms. Railway officials believe that the development of stations will also boost tourism.

A look at the major projects:

Extension of Ranchi-Lohardaga-Tori Line: Creating alternative routes for freight transportation.

Electrification: Close to the target of 100% electrification of all small and big railway lines of Jharkhand and Bihar.

Bridges and Underpasses: Construction of large number of ROBs and RUBs to eliminate level crossings.

Connectivity will change the picture

This rail connectivity of Jharkhand and Bihar will not only improve the means of transportation of people, but will also create new employment opportunities in this entire belt. Delivering goods will now become cheaper and faster, especially for traders in border districts. Railways aims to complete these major projects in the coming two years so that the public can get direct benefits from them.