Cabinet clears 4-lane highway, rail line projects in poll-bound Bihar

The Cabinet has cleared two big projects in Bihar-doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya rail line and building a 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah highway to boost travel and trade

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1 min read Last Updated : Sep 25 2025 | 12:06 PM IST
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved several major infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity and boosting employment. The decisions include railway line expansion in Bihar, highway development, a productivity-linked bonus for railway employees and a comprehensive maritime package.
 

Doubling of Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya railway line

 
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya single railway line section in Bihar. The 104-km project will cost around ₹2,192 crore and cover four districts.
 
The project is expected to improve connectivity to tourist and religious destinations like Rajgir, Nalanda, and Pawapuri, which attract pilgrims from across India. It will also provide better access for about 1,434 villages, benefiting nearly 1.34 million people, including those in aspirational districts Gaya and Nawada.
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First Published: Sep 24 2025 | 6:47 PM IST

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