May 19, 2026 1:32 PM
Indian Railways approves Rs 962 crore Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project to boost capacity on Howrah-Delhi corridor
Indian Railways has approved the ₹962-crore Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project in Bihar, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at increasing capacity and improving operational efficiency on the high-density Howrah–Delhi rail corridor. The 54-km project forms part of Indian Railways’ High Traffic Density Network and is expected to strengthen both passenger and freight movement across Eastern and Northern India. The additional third line will help decongest one of the country’s busiest rail r...