New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today cleared the doubling of the Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya railway line section in the poll-bound Bihar.
The 104-km rail project, with a capital investment of approximately Rs 2,192 crore, aims to augment the capacity of a key rail corridor passing through four districts, enhancing both passenger and freight operations, said a statement from the Cabinet here.
The project will not only expand the existing Indian Railways network but also serve as a crucial link for religious tourism, connecting prominent heritage sites including Rajgir's Shanti Stupa, Nalanda, and Pawapuri, which attract thousands of pilgrims and tourists ea...