Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railways line to be doubled: Rs 3,169 crore project greenlit; freight, tourism to benefit
The Cabinet Committee has approved the doubling of the Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railway line, a 177 km project spanning Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,169 crore. This initiative aims to enhance mobility, reduce congestion, and boost infrastructural development, benefiting approximately 28.72 lakh people across five districts and supporting an additional 15 MTPA of cargo.
The Cabinet Committee has approved the doubling of the Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railway line, a 177 km project spanning Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, with an estimated cost of Rs 3,169 crore. This initiative aims to enhance mobility, reduce congestion, and boost infrastructural development, benefiting approximately 28.72 lakh people across five districts and supporting an additional 15 MTPA of cargo. What's Your Reaction?
