PM Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate two new trains for Bihar’s Saharsa district on Monday, September 15, via video conferencing from Purnia. The launch marks a major boost to rail connectivity in the region.
According to Samastipur Division DRM Jyoti Prakash Mishra, Saharsa will soon get the Amrit Bharat Express with direct connectivity to Amritsar.
In addition, the Vande Bharat Express will start from Forbesganj, travel via Saharsa, and terminate at Danapur.
“Tomorrow, Saharsa will get its direct Amrit Bharat Express to Amritsar and the Vande Bharat Express passing through here. Both trains will be flagged off by the Prime Minister,” Mishra said during an inspection of Saharsa Junction on Sunday.
Station Building Under Construction
Mishra confirmed that under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the railways are constructing a new building for Saharsa Junction at a cost of ₹44 crore.
Railways postponed the inauguration of the station building because several works remain unfinished.
“The inauguration of the station building will not take place tomorrow since tasks like installing air-conditioners in the offices and VIP waiting room, along with lifts and escalators, are still pending. Mishra added, “We have directed the contractor to complete the remaining work within three to four days.”
Once completed, the new building will provide modern facilities and improved passenger amenities to travellers in Saharsa.
The launch of these trains fulfils a long-standing demand of people in the Kosi and Mithila regions for better connectivity to major cities.
The Amrit Bharat Express will serve long-distance passengers travelling toward North India, while the Vande Bharat Express will strengthen faster regional connectivity between eastern and central Bihar.
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