Madhubani-Kamtaul New Railway Line: Central Government approves 500 crore project for Bihar
The Central Government has given the final nod to the Madhubani-Benipatti-Kamtaul new railway line project. This long-pending project, which has been discussed since 2008-09, will now receive an initial allocation of 500 crore rupees. The project aims to connect Madhubani to Kamtaul via Benipatti, covering a distance of approximately 30 km.
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What are the key details of the Madhubani-Kamtaul project?
The Railway Board has ordered a Preliminary Engineering cum Traffic Survey (PETS) for this 30 km stretch. This project was one of 19 pending railway works in Bihar approved by Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The project was originally announced in the 2008-09 budget by then Rail Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav but remained stalled for nearly two decades.
What happened in the recent Parliamentary Committee meeting?
On June 20, 2026, a Rail Division Parliamentary Committee meeting was held in Patna. During this meeting, representatives of Rajya Sabha member Dr. Faiyaz Ahmed, Vishnu Dev Singh Yadav, raised concerns over the delay. He urged officials, including General Manager Jyoti Prakash Mishra, to start the survey and construction work immediately. Demands were also made for an overbridge at Madhubani station and developing Kamtaul as a model station.
How will this new line impact the local region?
According to Shyam Kumar Singh of the Railway Vikas Sangharsh Morcha, this line will act as a lifeline for the local people. It is expected to make travel easier and create new opportunities for trade, tourism, and employment in the region. Railway officials stated that the budget may be increased based on the findings of the ground survey.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Route | Madhubani – Benipatti – Kamtaul |
| Allocated Budget | 500 Crore Rupees |
| Estimated Length | 30 km |
| Approval Date | May 2026 |
| Original Proposal | 2008-09 Rail Budget |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
मधुबनी-कमतौल रेल लाइन के लिए कितना बजट आवंटित किया गया है?
केंद्र सरकार ने इस परियोजना के लिए 500 करोड़ रुपये की राशि मंजूर की है।
इस नई रेल लाइन की कुल लंबाई कितनी है?
मधुबनी से कमतौल के बीच इस नई रेल लाइन की लंबाई लगभग 30 किमी है।