Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Bihar Railway Project: 58-km Line to Begin After 17 Years
Imagine a new train track is finally being built in Bihar, India, after a long wait.
This 58 km track was planned many years ago but was delayed because not enough people were expected to use it.
Now, they're starting the project.
They've also approved another project with a bridge, and are looking at more train lines to connect different places.
The government is spending money to make these train lines.
The railways minister said they are working to improve train travel in the area.
The Kursela-Bihariganj New Line project (58 km) in Bihar is set to begin, 17 years after its initial announcement.
The project was delayed due to low traffic projections, according to the Minister of Railways.
An allocation of Rs 170.8 crore has been set for the projects in the financial year 2025-26.
The 26.23-km Bikramshila-Katreah project was sanctioned in August 2024, with a total cost of Rs 2,549 crore.
Surveys are underway for additional railway lines in Bihar to improve connectivity.
- Who
- The Ministry of Railways, led by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is overseeing the project.
- What
- Commencement of the Kursela-Bihariganj New Line railway project and related infrastructure developments.
- When
- The Kursela-Bihariganj project is starting 17 years after its announcement in Budget 2008-09. The allocation for FY2025-26 is specified.
- Where
- Kosi-Seemanchal region of Bihar, India.
- Why
- The project was revived due to operational needs after the Bikramshila-Katarea project sanction and several representations.
Initial Delay
Current Progress
Project Viability
Initial Delay
Low traffic projections initially delayed the project.
Current Progress
The project is being revived due to changed circumstances.
- Project Name
- Kursela-Bihariganj New Line
- Length
- 58 km
- Initial Announcement
- Budget 2008-09
- Financial Allocation (FY2025-26)
- Rs 170.8 crore
- Bikramshila-Katreah Project Cost
- Rs 2,549 crore
- Bikramshila-Katreah Sanction Date
- August 2024