 Early Times Report
Maligaon, Sept 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated development works worth around Rs 40,000 crore in Purnea, Bihar today. Announcing the inauguration and foundation laying of development projects, PM Modi highlighted that these projects- spanning railways, airports, electricity and water, will serve as a means to fulfill the aspirations of Seemanchal.
He flagged off one Vande Bharat, two Amrit Bharat and one passenger train today. He announced the inauguration of the new Araria–Galgalia rail line and laid the foundation stone for the Vikramshila–Kataria rail line.
The Governor of Bihar, Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar, Union Ministers, Rammohan Naidu, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Jitan Ram Manji, Giriraj Singh, Chirag Paswan, Nityanand Rai, Ram Nath Thakur, Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Satish Chandra Dubey were present among other dignitaries at the event.
Prime Minister flagged off train services in Araria – Galgalia (Thakurganj) new Rail Line section constructed at a cost over Rs 4,410 crore. This new Rail Line establishes direct rail connectivity between Araria and Kishanganj districts, significantly improving access across Northeastern Bihar. He also flagged off Vande Bharat Express Train between Jogbani and Danapur, directly benefitting districts such as Araria, Purnea, Madhepura, Saharsa, Khagaria, Begusarai, Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Vaishali and Patna. New services of Amrit Bharat Express between Saharsa and Chheharta (Amritsar) and Jogbani and Erode were also flagged off by the Prime Minister. These trains will provide modern interiors, improved facilities and faster travel capabilities, while enhancing economic, cultural and social integration across regions. |
