New Delhi : The Ministry of Railways has approved two key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening rail connectivity and easing congestion in Gujarat and Bihar, with a total sanctioned cost of ₹647.58 crore.
The projects include the construction of a Rail Over Rail (RoR) flyover at Kosamba under Western Railway and a new rail bypass at Bhagalpur under Eastern Railway. Both initiatives are expected to ensure smoother, safer, and more efficient train operations on critical routes.
The Kosamba–Umrapada section (9.20 km), currently undergoing gauge conversion, will be integrated with the Mumbai–Vadodara main line through a Rail Over Rail flyover at an estimated cost of ₹344.38 crore. The flyover is necessitated due to the presence of the Dedicated Freight Corridor alignment, which makes surface-level crossings unfeasible. Once completed, the structure will enable seamless connectivity and eliminate operational bottlenecks, ensuring uninterrupted train movement.
In Bihar, the 13.38 km Bhagalpur bypass project has been approved at a cost of ₹303.20 crore. The bypass will link Gonudham Halt on the Barahat–Bhagalpur section with Sabour on the Bhagalpur–Sahibganj route. Currently, the Barahat–Bhagalpur stretch is operating at over 125 percent capacity, leading to congestion and delays. Trains are required to reverse engines at Bhagalpur junction, causing inefficiencies and increased travel time.
The new bypass will eliminate the need for engine reversal, significantly improving operational fluidity and punctuality while easing congestion at Bhagalpur.
These projects underscore Indian Railways’ continued focus on capacity augmentation, network decongestion, and modernization to meet the growing demands of passenger and freight traffic. The initiatives are expected to deliver long-term benefits by enhancing safety, improving efficiency, and strengthening regional connectivity.
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