Completion of Samastipur–Darbhanga Track Doubling Project Set for May
Samastipur–Darbhanga track doubling nears completion after 11 years
Hindustan Times
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After nearly 11 years of delays, the track doubling project on the 37-km Samastipur–Darbhanga route in Bihar, India, is nearing completion. The final stretch awaits inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, which will enable faster and more efficient train operations between these key stations.
- 01The track doubling project spans 37 km and has faced nearly 11 years of delays.
- 02The project is expected to enhance train operations between Samastipur and Darbhanga.
- 03A successful speed trial was conducted on the final 11-km stretch.
- 04Completion is anticipated in May, pending inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety.
- 05The project aims to improve safety, reduce delays, and increase train frequency.
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The track doubling project on the 37-km Samastipur–Darbhanga section of the East Central Railway (ECR) in Bihar, India, is nearing completion after almost 11 years of delays. The project, which began in March 2015 with an estimated cost of ₹519 crore (approximately $62 million USD), aims to enhance train operations between the two stations. The last 11-km stretch, connecting Rambhadrapur and Thalwara stations, is awaiting mandatory inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) after successful speed trials were conducted. The earlier phases, including the 16-km stretch from Samastipur and 10-km from Darbhanga, are already operational. Completion of this project is expected to significantly reduce delays, increase train frequency, and improve safety for both passenger and freight services in the Mithila region.
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The completion of the track doubling project will significantly enhance train travel efficiency between Samastipur and Darbhanga, reducing delays and increasing the frequency of trains, which is crucial for daily commuters and freight transport.
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