The Railway Parliamentary Committee of the Sonepur Division met on May 26, 2026, to discuss development plans for the region. During the meeting, MP Rajesh Verma presented 42 demands to improve railway services for the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency. The session was chaired by MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy and attended by senior railway officials including the General Manager of East Central Railway.
What are the major demands for Khagaria Junction
MP Rajesh Verma requested that Khagaria Junction be upgraded to a terminal station. This proposal includes the construction of two new platforms, a washing pit, and shifting the rake point. To help passengers, he asked for escalators on platforms 1 and 2, lifts for elderly and disabled people, and a new air-conditioned waiting room. He also suggested building a modern market complex on railway land using the PPP model.
Which trains are proposed for new stoppages
The committee discussed adding stoppages at Khagaria and nearby stations for several key trains to help local commuters. The list of trains discussed includes:
| Station/Region | Proposed Train Stoppages |
|---|---|
| Khagaria Region | Garib Nawaz, Kamakhya-Gomtinagar, Tripura Sundari, Arunachal, and Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express |
| Maheshkhunt | Amrapali, Seemanchal, and Avadh-Assam Express |
| Pasraha | Capital Express, Hate Bazare Express, and Katihar-Tatanagar Express |
What are the other infrastructure and train demands
The MP asked for a new regular intercity train from Khagaria/Alauli to Patna and direct trains to Howrah, South India, Deoghar, and Dumka. For Mansi station, he demanded the restart of parcel booking and the construction of a stadium and memorial park. Other requests included platform heightening and better water facilities at Pasraha and Gauchhari stations, along with new road over-bridges (ROB) to reduce traffic congestion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are the main demands for Khagaria Junction?
The main demands include granting it terminal status, adding two new platforms, installing escalators and lifts, and building an AC waiting room.
Which new train routes were proposed by MP Rajesh Verma?
He proposed a regular intercity train from Khagaria/Alauli to Patna and direct trains from Khagaria to Howrah, South India, Deoghar, and Dumka.