More trains on Delhi-Howrah route: Rs 976 crore Bihar rail lines project gets approval (Image generated using AI)Railway projects in Bihar: The Ministry of Railways has approved a Rs 976 crore new line project in Bihar to improve connectivity on the busy Delhi-Howrah route. Under the project, the new railway lines will be built between Danapur and Fatuha. The 29-km- long section line is a part of the Patna rail corridor and is located on the Delhi-Howrah main line. It falls under the administrative jurisdiction of East Central Railway (ECR).“The project will decongest one of the busiest stretches on the Patna rail corridor and create room for a large increase in both passenger and freight services,” the Railways said in a statement.Also Read | Indian Railways approves Rs 299 crore Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard upgrade to handle more trainsNew railway line projects in BiharAccording to the Railways, the approved project has three parts. Third and fourth railway lines will be laid between Danapur and Patna. A third line will be added between Rajendra Nagar and Patna Saheb, while third and fourth lines will also be built between Patna Saheb and Fatuha. These new lines will help reduce congestion, minimise train delays, and improve punctuality in the Patna region.More trains on Delhi-Howrah, Patna- Howrah routeThe new multitracking project is part of the ongoing quadrupling of the Delhi-Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction-Patna-Kiul-Bhagalpur-Khana-Howrah route. According to the Railways, the project is expected to enable the operation of 22 additional passenger trains and 18 additional freight trains every day in its first year.Boost to freight transportAlso Read | India’s first Vande Bharat freight train begins trial run, hits 145 kmphThe new railway line project is also expected to improve freight movement and logistics on the route. It is part of the Energy, Mineral and Cement Corridor of Indian Railways. According to the Railways, the project will increase the route’s freight handling capacity by 5.2 million tonnes per year.The strengthened section is also vital for the upcoming 2120 MW thermal power plant at Chausa in Buxar district, which will depend on rail movement of bulk inputs, it said.Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More