2 min readMay 21, 2026 03:12 PM IST
Delhi-Howrah main line: To decongest Delhi-Howrah main line, the Ministry of Railways has approved a third line project in Bihar worth Rs 962 crore. The 1531-km-long Delhi-Howrah railway route is one of high-density railway corridor in the country. Once completed, the third line project will boost rail capacity while improving operational flexibility and train punctuality. It is also expected to strengthen both passenger and freight movement across Eastern and Northern India.
Railway projects in Bihar: Third line project approved on Delhi-Howrah route
On May 19, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved the third line project between Kiul and Jhajha to provide seamless movement of passenger and freight trains while supporting industrial growth and trade connectivity across the region. The 54-km-long section falls under the administrative control of East Central Railway’s Danapur Division.
Kiul-Jhajha railway line
According to the Railways, the existing double-line section between Kiul and Jhajha is currently operating beyond its optimal capacity utilisation, and traffic demand on the corridor is expected to rise further in the coming years, necessitating additional infrastructure augmentation. It added that the proposed 54 km third line project will significantly improve line capacity, reduce congestion and facilitate smoother movement of both passenger and freight trains.
The Kiul-Jhajha railway line serves as a crucial link between the Kolkata and Haldia ports and Raxaul/Nepal. It also carries significant freight traffic linked to major industrial units such as Barh STPP, Jawahar STPP and the Birganj ICD.
“With rising traffic demand on this strategic corridor, the project is expected to provide long-term infrastructure support for both passenger and freight operations,” it said.
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