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REDEVELOPMENT WORKS AT CHAMARAJANAGAR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS LAUNCHED AT SIX KEY
STATION ARE SLATED FOR A FEBRUARY FINISH UNDER THE BIHAR STATIONS AIM TO DOUBLE THEIR TRAIN AND
CENTRAL AMRIT BHARAT SCHEME. PASSENGER HANDLING LIMITS.
Redevelopment work at Chamarajanagar railway station under the Six key railway stations in Bihar—Patna, Gaya, Deen Dayal
Amrit Bharat scheme is expected to be completed by February, Upadhaya Junction (DDU), Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, and
with South Western Railway (SWR) officials directing the executing Bhagalpur—are slated for extensive redevelopment over the next
agency to finish all pending works within the stipulated timeline. five years, with the aim of doubling their traffic-handling capacity,
The project, undertaken at a total cost of `24 crore, has now officials said.
reached its final stages. A team led by Mysuru Divisional Railway Five of these stations fall under the jurisdiction of the East Central
Manager Mudith Mittal inspected the site and instructed officials Railway (ECR).
and the agency to complete the remaining work by the end of ECR Chief Public Relations Officer Saraswati Chandra said Patna
February, Mysuru Divisional Finance Manager Prithvi Ullatthi Junction will undergo one of the most ambitious upgrades,
“About 90% of the work, mostly civil and electrical, has including the construction of five additional terminals dedicated
been completed. The agency is now focusing on remaining to suburban train services on the Hardinge Park land. Estimated at
beautification works on a war footing to meet the February `95 crore, the project is expected to decongest the main station
deadline,” he said. The redevelopment aims to enhance and improve suburban connectivity.
connectivity to the border district, decongest Mysuru railway DDU, one of eastern India’s busiest rail hubs, will have its operational
station, promote tourism, and support industrial growth. Originally capacity doubled through improved traffic management,
built with a single platform during broad gauge conversion, the construction of new stabling yards, and comprehensive yard
station has now been extended to both sides, with two tracks remodeling at a cost of `17 crore, Chandra added.
capable of accommodating 24-coach trains on each platform. Gaya Junction is being transformed into a world-class station with
Major works completed include electrification, construction of an investment of `296 crore.
separate waiting rooms for men and women with toilet facilities, The redevelopment will include additional stabling yards,
a reservation room with an extended concourse, a cafeteria, increased line capacity, and advanced automatic signalling
and a catering stall. Coach guidance display boards, signage, systems to ensure safer and smoother train operations.
and façade improvements have also been installed, giving the Muzaffarpur Junction is also being upgraded into a world-class
station a modernized look. In addition, the station approach station with `442 crore earmarked for the project, focusing on
roads have been widened, parking lots for two- and four-wheelers expanded yard facilities, higher line capacity, and modernised
developed, and remaining civil and fabrication works completed. passenger amenities to handle future traffic growth. Darbhanga
The redevelopment was executed in two phases, each costing `12 will be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS),
crore. Once the project is fully complete, senior railway officials will which aims to improve passenger facilities, station aesthetics, and
conduct a final inspection and recommend a safety trial run before operational efficiency while supporting higher train movements.
opening the station to the public. “The redevelopment, along In addition to station-centric projects, the Patna–Jhajha–DDU main
with two-track development, will improve connectivity, facilitate line is set for major capacity expansion. Plans are underway to
trade and commerce, boost tourism, support industries, and lay third and fourth railway lines, further easing congestion on the
promote farmer produce,” said Maheshprabu, general secretary critical DDU–Patna–Jhajha–Howrah corridor.
of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Chamarajanagar chapter. This “These projects collectively mark a significant step toward
redevelopment is expected to transform Chamarajanagar station modernising Bihar’s rail network, enhancing passenger experience,
into a modern transport hub, enhancing passenger experience and supporting the state’s growing economic and mobility needs,”
and regional connectivity. Chandra said.

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