Palamu MP Demands Better Train Connectivity and New Rail Projects
Palamu Member of Parliament Vishnu Dayal Ram met with East Central Railway officials to discuss regional infrastructure development. The high-level meeting focused on boosting local employment and expanding train services in the constituency.
Palamu MP Vishnu Dayal Ram held a formal meeting with East Central Railway General Manager Dimpy Garg and Dhanbad Divisional Railway Manager Akhilesh Pandey on September 11, 2026, at Daltonganj Railway Station. The discussions centered on improving rail connectivity to drive regional economic growth and create new jobs. Key talking points included starting the Santragachi-Khatipura Jaipur Express and launching a new MEMU train between Garhwa Town and Ranchi.
Major Rail Demands and New Projects
A central focus of the meeting was the demand for the prompt operationalization of the Santragachi-Khatipura Jaipur Express carrying train numbers 18061 and 18062. The MP also proposed introducing a new MEMU train service connecting Garhwa Town to Ranchi via Daltonganj and Garhwa Road. Furthermore, MP Ram suggested establishing a railway production unit or a mega wagon maintenance facility, specifically recommending Garhwa Road or Japla railway stations as ideal sites to boost local employment opportunities.
Sherghati Kajri Rail Line Approval
MP Ram expressed gratitude toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving the 107.894-kilometer Sherghati-Kajri new broad-gauge rail line. The Railway Board has sanctioned a detailed estimate of ₹2,627.29 crore for this project, which aims to enhance trade, agriculture, and tourism in the region. Following this milestone, the MP received felicitations at Chhatarpur and Chegauna Dham, alongside celebrations for the approval of a new railway station at Dalli.
Upcoming Lines and Inspection Updates
Reports from September 10, 2026, indicate that the Ministry of Railways has granted approval for the long-standing demand for the Barwadih-Chirimiri-Ambikapur rail line, though an official announcement remains pending. Meanwhile, during the inspection visit, General Manager Dimpy Garg reviewed ongoing development works across the Danapur, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, and Dhanbad divisions, strictly instructing railway officials to ensure that all redevelopment projects meet high-quality standards within the prescribed timelines.