 Early Times Report
MALIGAON, July 12: The much-awaited Araria-Galgalia Broad Gauge Line Project, spanning 110.75 kilometres, has achieved a major milestone with the successful completion of statutory inspection by Shri Sumeet Singhal, Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). The comprehensive inspection, which commenced on 9th July 2025, concluded on 11th July 2025, paving the way for full-fledged train operations on this strategically significant route. This critical development marks a key turning point in the completion of the railway project, which is poised to enhance rail connectivity and operational efficiency across Bihar and adjoining regions. With CRS authorisation now in place, the entire stretch is ready for safe and seamless passenger and freight train movements. The Araria-Araria Court-Rahamatpur section (8.24 km) was commissioned in April 2024, followed by the Pawakhali-Thakurganj stretch (23.24 km) in November 2024. With the successful conclusion of the CRS inspections, the final and longest segment- Rahamatpur to Pawakhali (79.77 km) has also been commissioned, marking the completion of the entire Araria-Galgalia broad gauge corridor. The newly constructed line has been authorised for operations at a maximum permissible speed of 100 kmph. A flagship infrastructure project under the Northeast Frontier Railway, the Araria-Galgalia line features 64 major bridges, 264 minor bridges, and 15 new railway stations. These components demonstrate the engineering scale and complexity of the project and will collectively enhance safety, connectivity and regional accessibility.
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