Published: 9 September 2025PIBEconomy
Cabinet Approves ₹3,169 Crore Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat Railway Doubling (177 km)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Modi, approved the doubling of the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat single railway line section covering 177 km across Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal at a total cost of ₹3,169 crore on September 10, 2025.
The project will enhance connectivity for approximately 441 villages and 28.72 lakh population, including three Aspirational Districts (Banka, Godda, Dumka). It will generate additional freight capacity of 15 MTPA for coal, cement and fertilisers, reduce CO2 emissions equivalent to planting 1 crore trees, and save 5 crore litres of oil imports.
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Q: Evaluate the socio-economic and environmental benefits of the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway doubling project approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in September 2025.
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The CCEA approved doubling of the 177 kilometre Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat line across Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal at 3,169 crore rupees on September 10, 2025. Connecting 441 villages, 28.72 lakh people and three Aspirational Districts, it adds 15 MTPA freight capacity, saves 5 crore litres of oil imports, and reduces carbon emissions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ₹3,169 crore Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway doubling project?
**Cabinet approved ₹3,169 crore** for doubling **177 km** of the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway line. **Project will enhance connectivity for approximately 441 villages and 28.72 lakh population, including three Aspirational**.
What is the length and cost of the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway project?
The project covers **177 km** at a cost of **₹3,169 crore**. **CCEA approved doubling of Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat single railway line (177 km) across Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Benga**.
How will the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway doubling help Bihar and Jharkhand?
**Will generate additional freight capacity of 15 MTPA for coal, cement, and fertilisers**. Doubling increases train frequency, reduces travel time, and boosts economic activity across the region.
Which states are connected by the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway route?
**Expected to reduce CO2 emissions equivalent to planting 1 crore trees and save 5 crore litres of oil imports**. The route connects **Bihar (Bhagalpur)** and **Jharkhand (Dumka)** with **West Bengal (Rampurhat)**.
What is railway track doubling and why is it important for capacity?
**Railway doubling adds a second parallel track** enabling simultaneous two-way train movement and significantly increasing capacity. **The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Modi, approved the doubling of the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampu**.
