The railway administration has removed a century-old foot overbridge at Jamtara Railway Station on Sunday, May 17, 2026. This bridge was considered the lifeline of the city for decades but had become dilapidated. To ensure passenger safety, the old structure was dismantled while a new foot overbridge is already operational for commuters.
How was the old foot overbridge removed?
The removal operation was carried out under the supervision of the Signal DRI Bridge department. Two heavy diesel cranes and four tower wagons were used to handle high-tension electric wires. The entire structure was brought down safely within 10 minutes. Before starting the work, the railway premises were completely cleared of passengers to avoid any accidents. Station Manager S.K. Paswan and RPF personnel were present on-site to manage the process.
What are the new infrastructure updates in Jamtara?
Along with the bridge removal, the railway team completed a second underpass near Level Crossing Gate 8/SPL/E at Bewa Bypass on the Chitteranjan-Jamtara section. This work was finished in just six and a half hours, from 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. A first underpass at the same location had already been completed on May 10, 2026. Additionally, a new girder for a foot overbridge was installed at Vidyasagar (Karmatand) railway station on the same day.
Who managed the construction and security?
| Role | Officials/Departments |
|---|---|
| Engineering Supervision | Jitendra Kumar (Sr. DEN), Arsad Niyaz (DEN), Dinesh Meena (ADEN) |
| Execution Team | Shankar Saw (Section Engineer), Manish Kumar (Section Engineer) |
| Security | Ranjit Pandey (RPF SI) and Local Police |
The underpasses will be open to the public once the approach roads and drainage systems are completed. This development will help reduce traffic jams at the railway gates.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why was the old foot overbridge at Jamtara station removed?
The bridge was over 100 years old and had been declared dilapidated. It was removed on May 17, 2026, to ensure the safety of passengers.
Will passengers face any trouble after the removal of the old bridge?
No, a new foot overbridge is already operational at the station, so passengers can continue their commute without any inconvenience.