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₹3,198 Cr Railway Projects for Seemanchal Bihar: 764 Km New Lines, 11 Projects, Katihar Redevelopment

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06 Aug 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:764 km new lines₹3,198 Cr sanction11 projects172 passenger trains25 goods trains49 railway lines
Bodies:Indian RailwaysMinistry of Railways
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What This Article Covers

1.Indian Railways has undertaken 764 km of new line projects to improve rail connectivity in Bihar's Seemanchal region (districts: Purnia, Katihar, Araria, Kishanganj).

2.The 11 projects span survey, DPR, sanctioning and construction stages, with 4 projects recently sanctioned costing ₹3,198 Cr.

3.Katihar Junction, handling 172 passenger and 25 goods trains daily, will be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS).

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Indian Railways has planned 764 km of new line projects worth ₹3,198 Cr to boost connectivity in Bihar's Seemanchal region, linking it with West Bengal and North-Eastern states. The expansion includes 11 projects at various stages, and Katihar Junction (handling 172 passenger trains daily) has been identified for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

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Quick Exam Facts From News

Total New Line Projects764 km
Number of Projects11
Recently Sanctioned Cost₹3,198 Cr (4 projects)
Katihar Junction Daily Traffic172 passenger trains, 25 goods trains
Katihar Junction Facilities49 railway lines, 9 platforms, 4 pit lines, 2 stabling lines
Redevelopment SchemeAmrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)

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  • ›Total New Line Projects: 764 km
  • ›Number of Projects: 11
  • ›Target this Data: 764 km new line projects; ₹3,198 Cr sanctioned for 4 projects; 11 total projects
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Indian Railways / Ministry of Railways
  • ›Target this Scheme: Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) for Katihar Junction redevelopment

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) mentioned in the news?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements:

1. The Seemanchal region of Bihar comprises districts including Purnia, Katihar, Araria, and Kishanganj.

2. Katihar Junction handles 172 goods trains and 25 passenger trains every day.

3. Katihar Junction has been identified for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the news, what is the total length of new line projects taken up by Indian Railways in Bihar's Seemanchal region?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary objective of the railway expansion projects in the Seemanchal region?

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