The Ministry of Railways is currently reviewing several key rail projects in the Mithila region of North Bihar. This move follows a meeting between JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav in New Delhi. The focus is to improve connectivity between the birthplaces of Mata Janaki and Lord Ram.
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What are the key suggestions for Mithila rail expansion?
MP Sanjay Kumar Jha submitted a letter with eight specific suggestions to enhance rail facilities. The primary request is to start a modern Vande Bharat Express between Sitamarhi Junction and Ayodhya Dham via Raxaul and Gorakhpur. Other requests include making the special train between Anand Vihar and Laukhah regular and speeding up work on the Harnagar-Hasanpur line.
What is the current status of Sitamarhi-Ayodhya connectivity?
The central government has already taken several steps to connect these two spiritual hubs. On October 25, 2024, the cabinet approved the doubling of the 256 km railway line between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi at a cost of ₹4553 crore. Additionally, an Amrit Bharat train service was launched on July 18, 2025, which runs every Saturday from Darbhanga via Sitamarhi to Ayodhya.
Other major railway updates for the region
| Project/Route | Update/Status |
|---|---|
| Madhubani to Pupri (via Benipatti) | Survey approved for 45 km new line |
| Sakri-Jhanjharpur-Farbishing | Doubling of line proposed |
| Tamuria Station | Plan to develop as a Model Station |
| Tamuria to Supaul | Survey for new line to be completed |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the status of the Vande Bharat train between Sitamarhi and Ayodhya?
The proposal for a Vande Bharat Express via Raxaul and Gorakhpur has been submitted by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha and is currently being reviewed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav.
When will the Ayodhya-Sitamarhi line doubling be completed?
The project was approved on October 25, 2024, with a budget of ₹4553 crore and is targeted to be completed within four years.