The DRM of the Malda Division of Eastern Railway, Vikas Chaube, has penalized the construction company, 'Baidyanath Nirman Private Limited', with a one percent fine for their slow progress in the renovation of various stations under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme'. The renovation works at Jamalpur, Munger, Banka, Kahalgaon, and SultanGanj...
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stations are lagging behind schedule. These stations are undergoing a 25 crore rupee renovation, and the initial phase was supposed to be completed by January to allow for a new look by March/April. However, only 40% of the work is complete. The company has yet to complete the construction of a two-storey commercial building in Jamalpur, and other tasks are also behind schedule. The DRM warned that further penalties will be imposed if the pace doesn't improve.

On January 16th, 2024, the Tejas Rajdhani Express, a high-speed train, made its inaugural run from Agartala to New Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal), passing through Jamalpur Junction in Munger, Bihar. The arrival of the train was met with great enthusiasm by locals, who celebrated with music, flowers, and sweets. This marks...
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the fulfillment of a long-standing demand for a direct Rajdhani Express route connecting Munger to Patna, a demand that has been ongoing for the past 20 years. The train will operate weekly, departing Agartala on Mondays and reaching New Delhi on Tuesdays. The return journey starts on Wednesdays from Anand Vihar.

The long-awaited dream of Munger residents has finally been realized after 20 years. The new Tejas Rajdhani Express will now stop at Jamalpur Junction in Munger, Bihar. This train will serve the people of Munger, connecting them to Delhi and the Northeast. The residents had been advocating for this for 20...
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years, even staging protests. The Tejas Rajdhani Express will serve as a vital connection between Munger and other major cities, fulfilling the longstanding aspiration of the residents.

A second bridge over the Ganges River in Munger, Bihar, India is to be constructed. The project is part of a larger plan to double the railway track between Jamalpur and Munger, costing approximately ₹1,600 crores. The doubling of the track will extend for 14 kilometers and the detailed project report...
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(DPR) has been prepared. The new bridge will enhance rail traffic capacity on the line. The existing railway bridge, which also serves as a road bridge, was constructed over 14 years and cost ₹9,300 crores. While the exact nature of the new bridge (whether it will be solely a rail bridge or also include a road) is not yet confirmed, it is likely to be a rail-cum-road bridge due to the heavy traffic on the existing structure. The project is awaiting approval from the Railway Board and is expected to begin soon.

The route of the Deoghar-Dibrugarh train has been changed this month, with the train now running via Mohanpur, Hansdiha, Bhagalpur, Munger, and Katihar instead of the previous route through Dumka, Pakur, and Malda. This change was requested by Godda MP Dr. Nishikant Dubey, who believes it will benefit passengers from Deoghar,...
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Dumka, and Godda districts. The new route is considered less congested and avoids the need for engine reversal at Rampurhat, which was a major operational bottleneck. The new route will also connect cities like Deoghar, Bhagalpur, Munger, Khagaria, and Katihar, and benefit pilgrims travelling from Deoghar to Sultan Ganj. The train will run twice a week and the journey from Deoghar to Dibrugarh will take approximately 22 hours.