Cabinet Approves Doubling of Bakhtiyarpur–Tilaiya Rail Line:
The Cabinet clears ₹2,192 crore for doubling 104 km railway line from Bakhtiyarpur to Tilaiya in Bihar, boosting freight, tourism, and connectivity.
Project Overview:
Railway Line Section: Bakhtiyarpur – Rajgir – Tilaiya
Total Distance: 104 km
Project Cost: ₹2,192 crore (approx.)
Districts Covered: 4 districts in Bihar
Villages Benefited: Approx. 1,434 villages
Population Benefited: Around 13.46 lakh
Aspirational Districts Covered: Gaya and Nawada