The issue of the Madhubani via Bisfi to Kamtoul new railway line was prominently raised during a Rail Division Parliamentary Committee meeting in Patna on June 20, 2026. MP Representative Vishnudev Singh Yadav, representing Rajya Sabha member Dr. Fayaz Ahmed, expressed concern over the slow progress of the project. He urged railway officials to start the construction work immediately to benefit the local public.
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What are the key details of the Madhubani-Kamtoul rail project?
The project involves a 30 km new railway line connecting Madhubani to Kamtoul. The Rail Ministry approved this line along with 18 other pending projects in Bihar on May 20, 2026. A budget of ₹500 crore has been allocated for this specific project. Although the proposal was first announced by then Rail Minister Lalu Prasad in the 2008-09 budget, substantial work is yet to begin.
What demands were raised in the Parliamentary Committee meeting?
During the meeting presided over by Central Minister Ramnath Thakur and attended by ECR General Manager Chhatrasal Singh, several demands were put forward:
- Immediate start of survey and construction for the Madhubani-Bisfi-Kamtoul line.
- Construction of a new overbridge at Madhubani railway station.
- Development of Kamtoul station as an ideal station with better passenger facilities.
Project Timeline and Official Approvals
| Date/Period | Event/Update |
|---|---|
| 2008-09 | Project proposal first announced in Rail Budget |
| May 20, 2026 | Rail Ministry approved 29 new lines in Bihar |
| May 22, 2026 | Approval announced for Madhubani via Benipatti to Kamtoul line |
| June 20, 2026 | Issue raised in Patna Rail Division Parliamentary Committee meeting |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the total budget for the Madhubani to Kamtoul railway line?
The Rail Ministry has allocated ₹500 crore for the 30 km Madhubani to Kamtoul railway line project.
When was this railway line first proposed?
The proposal for the survey of the new rail line from Madhubani to Kamtaul was first announced in the 2008-09 rail budget.