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Bihar‑Jharkhand Link: 32‑km Mahagama‑Pirpainti Railway Line Gets ₹531 Cr Funding
✍️ financialexpress.com
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM
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The Indian Railways has earmarked ₹531 crore for the construction of a 32‑km Mahagama‑Pirpainti rail line, linking Bihar and Jharkhand and boosting regional connectivity.
The Indian Railways has approved a ₹531 crore investment for a new 32‑kilometre rail corridor between Mahagama in Bihar and Pirpainti in Jharkhand.
The line will cut travel time between the two states and provide a direct link for freight and passenger traffic, enhancing economic ties in the region.
Funding will come from the Ministry of Railways’ dedicated infrastructure budget, with construction expected to commence in the next fiscal year.
Officials anticipate that the project will create jobs during construction and improve market access for local industries once operational.
The line will cut travel time between the two states and provide a direct link for freight and passenger traffic, enhancing economic ties in the region.
Funding will come from the Ministry of Railways’ dedicated infrastructure budget, with construction expected to commence in the next fiscal year.
Officials anticipate that the project will create jobs during construction and improve market access for local industries once operational.