The East Central Railway (ECR) received a significant budget allocation of 10,754 crores in the recent Union Budget, exceeding last year's allocation of 6,549 crores. This year's budget focuses on accelerating ongoing construction projects and new railway initiatives. Gaya Junction is set to receive a major upgrade with the development of...
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a VIP lounge and a shopping mall. The budget allocates 2,719 crores for rail line doubling, emphasizing both new line construction and doubling of existing single lines. The Kiul-Gaya and Digha-Sonpur rail lines are also prioritized for doubling. Additionally, 205 crores are allocated for gauge conversion and 245 crores for yard remodeling. Road safety receives considerable attention with 503 crores allocated for constructing ROBs/RUBs at problematic crossings, eliminating traffic congestion. The budget also includes 1,000 crores for railway track maintenance and increasing train speed, 112 crores for repairing old railway bridges, and ensuring 100% electrification. A dedicated allocation for factory and employee welfare includes 123 crores for the factory and over 25 crores for employee welfare. The budget aims to develop Gaya Junction as a tourist station, incorporating a VIP lounge, shopping mall, and other amenities to cater to international tourists. The station will be redeveloped into a world-class facility with a Buddhist theme.