New Rail Line Project Connecting Bhagwanpur and Samastipur Gains Momentum
The Bhagwanpur-Samastipur rail line project receives approval for final location survey, boosting connectivity and local economy.
Patna, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Residents of Vaishali and Samastipur districts have reason to celebrate as the long-awaited Bhagwanpur-Samastipur railway project is finally gaining traction. The Railway Board has approved the final location survey (FLS) for the proposed 49-kilometer rail line, along with a funding allocation of ₹1.47 crore for the survey work.
Recently, Bihar’s PHED Minister and Mahua MLA Sanjay Singh met with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi. During this meeting, he emphasized the need for improved connectivity in Mahua, Tajpur, and surrounding areas to boost local trade and urged for the swift commencement of survey activities.
With the Railway Board’s approval, significant strides are now being made toward implementing the project. The new rail line is expected to enhance travel between Vaishali and Samastipur, facilitating better agricultural, commercial, and employment opportunities in the region, which could lead to substantial economic growth.
Minister Sanjay Singh expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Union Minister Chirag Paswan for their support. He reiterated that fulfilling the long-standing demands of the community and advancing regional development remain his top priorities.
Santosh Sharma, the youth state general secretary of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), stated that the Railway Board’s approval will expedite the project’s implementation, providing direct benefits to the local population in the near future.
