The Indian Railways has proposed a new railway route in Nalanda district, aiming to reduce the distance between Bodhgaya and Nalanda by 20 kilometers. A survey is being conducted for the proposed Islampur-Jaitipur-Ben-Nalanda railway line, which will also contribute to the development of the Buddhist circuit, enhancing tourism potential. Alongside this,...
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a 42-kilometer long railway line between Islampur and Manpur is also being surveyed, and a 31-kilometer long bypass road is under construction, further reducing the travel distance. The new railway line, parallel to the bypass road, will shorten the distance significantly, and the alignment of the train track is expected to be lower than the road, potentially reducing travel time even further. This project promises a range of benefits, including reduced travel time, improved connectivity, and economic development for the local population. In a separate development, a signature campaign was launched at the Hilasa railway station on the Islampur-Fatuha railway line, demanding the construction of an overbridge and the elevation of the platform. The campaign, organized by the Jan Kalyan Sangha and Welfare Society, received overwhelming support from the locals, highlighting the urgent need for these infrastructure upgrades to improve safety and accessibility at the station.