Indian Railways is working on a massive project to reduce congestion on the busy Delhi-Howrah main line. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the third rail line between Kiul and Jhajha is now ready and sent to the Railway Board for approval. This is part of a larger 17,000 crore rupee plan to build third and fourth lines from Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Junction to Jhajha.
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What are the details of the Kiul-Jhajha section?
The Kiul-Jhajha section is a key part of the 400 km corridor. The estimated cost for the third line in this specific section is approximately 903 crore rupees. Land acquisition for this stretch has already started to ensure the project moves forward without delays. This section will help in smoother movement of both passenger and goods trains.
How is the 17,000 crore project being implemented?
To make the construction faster, the Railway Board divided the entire DDU-Jhajha route into smaller sections. The physical work on the project is expected to begin in March 2026. The current route is heavily overloaded, operating at 150% to 160% saturation, which makes this expansion necessary.
| Section | Length/Status | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fatuha to Bakhtiyarpur | 24 km | 931 Crore |
| Bakhtiyarpur to Punarakh | 30 km | 392 Crore |
| Punarakh to Kiul | 50 km | 2,514 Crore |
| Kiul to Jhajha | DPR Ready | 903 Crore |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the physical work on the DDU-Jhajha project start?
The physical construction work for the third and fourth lines on the DDU-Jhajha corridor is expected to begin in March 2026.
What is the total cost of the project from DDU to Jhajha?
The total estimated cost for the approximately 400 km project between Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction and Jhajha is 17,000 crore rupees.