Archive · 27 May 2025
Bihar Chief Secretary Requests Railway Projects for Infrastructure
Bihar's Chief Secretary has asked the Railway Board for new railway projects.
They want more train lines, new bridges over the Ganga river, and a circular train route.
They point out that Bihar has a very high population density, meaning lots of people live in a small area.
More trains and better routes would help people travel for jobs, school, and healthcare.
The new projects aim to bring Bihar's rail infrastructure up to the national average.
The Chief Secretary believes these improvements will greatly benefit the residents of Bihar.
Bihar's Chief Secretary requested the Railway Board for new infrastructure projects.
The requests include additional rail lines and suburban transport networks.
Proposed projects include two new rail bridges over the Ganga.
A circular train service on the Buddha Circuit Rail Corridor is proposed.
The proposals aim to address high population density and improve connectivity.
- Who
- Bihar's Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena and the Railway Board.
- What
- Request for new rail lines, bridges, and a circular train service.
- When
- Ahead of PM Modi's visit on May 29.
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To improve rail infrastructure due to high population density and travel needs.
- Requested by
- Bihar Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena
- Requested to
- Railway Board
- Population Density (2011)
- 1,106 per sq km
- Population Density (2024)
- 1,388 per sq km
- Proposed Projects
- New rail lines, bridges, circular train service, suburban networks