Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Bihar on June 19, 2026, and shared major updates on the state’s rail infrastructure. He announced that the Marhaura Rail Engine Factory has contributed approximately ₹1000 crore as GST revenue to Bihar. Currently, railway projects worth ₹1.15 lakh crore are being implemented across the state to improve connectivity.
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What are the new train services and infrastructure updates in Bihar?
The Railway Minister flagged off several new services including the Chapra–Delhi (Anand Vihar) Express and Mau–Delhi (Anand Vihar) Express. Additionally, the Dohrighat–Aunrihar MEMU service was extended to Varanasi. To handle more passengers, five new platforms are being built at Patna Junction, and Fatuha station is also being upgraded.
What are the details of locomotive exports and future high-speed rail?
The Marhaura plant is now exporting locomotives globally. A deal for 140 locomotives worth ₹3,000 crore was finalized with Guinea, and the 51st engine is set for export to the African nation. Regarding future travel, a bullet train corridor from Delhi to Patna is proposed, which will reduce travel time to 4 hours and 41 minutes, with a further extension planned to Siliguri.
How has the railway budget and fleet for Bihar changed?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Current Financial Year Allocation | Over ₹10,000 crore |
| Pre-2014 Budget | ₹1,000 crore |
| Vande Bharat Trains Received | 14 trains |
| Amrit Bharat Trains Received | 11 trains |
| Total Project Value in Bihar | ₹1.15 lakh crore |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much GST revenue did Bihar receive from the Marhaura Rail Engine Factory?
Bihar has received approximately ₹1000 crore as GST revenue from the Marhaura Rail Engine Factory to date.
What is the proposed travel time for the Delhi-Patna bullet train?
The proposed bullet train corridor from Delhi to Patna is expected to reduce the travel time to 4 hours and 41 minutes.