A trial train recently arrived at the newly constructed Pauakhali railway station in Kishanganj district, Bihar, marking a significant milestone in the development of the region. This new railway line, part of the Thakurganj-Araria rail line, is being constructed at a cost of over 2000 crore rupees and is expected to...
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benefit the local residents immensely. The project was first included in the 2006 budget and was initially estimated to cost 529 crore rupees. However, the cost was revised to 2132 crore rupees in 2018, and work has been progressing rapidly since then. The line, which extends from Galgalia to Araria, is being constructed in phases, with Pauakhali being the first station to be completed. The trial train's arrival was met with great enthusiasm by the locals, who were eager to experience the convenience of rail travel for the first time. The line is expected to have a total of 15 stations, connecting various towns and villages along the route. This railway project is considered a major development initiative for the region, bringing about much-needed infrastructure improvements and connecting the people to the wider network.