Soon, passengers will be able to travel directly from Nawada to Patna via Bihar Sharif by train. The Railway Board has approved the construction of a new railway line between Nawada and Bihar Sharif. If all goes well, the construction work for the rail line will begin next month.
According to the survey report submitted by the Danapur Railway Division, a 31.5-kilometer railway line will be laid between Nawada and Bihar Sharif at an estimated cost of ₹998.39 crores. The Railway Board has given its green light for the project after reviewing the report.
On September 17, Nawada MP Vivek Thakur met with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to express gratitude for the start of the Deoghar-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express and discussed enhancing rail facilities in Nawada, including the construction of the Bihar Sharif-Nawada railway line. Following this, the Railway Board approved the survey report and granted permission for the construction work.
Decades-Old Demand Fulfilled
This development will directly connect Nawada to Patna by rail, a long-standing demand. Currently, travelers must go via Kiul, covering a distance of 205 kilometers. Once the new rail line is operational, the distance will be reduced to just 110 kilometers, cutting down the travel distance by approximately 100 kilometers. The project has been in demand for decades, and its approval has brought joy to the residents of Nawada.
Four Stations to Be Built Between Nawada and Bihar Sharif
Around four new stations will be constructed along the new railway line, which will benefit passengers from both urban and rural areas in the region, making their commute easier. The decision has been met with widespread celebration in Nawada.