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PM Shri Narendra Modi to dedicate Newly Electrified, New Passenger Train and DEMU Train to nation along with 12 rail projects in Bihar

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PM Shri Narendra Modi to dedicate Newly Electrified, New Passenger Train and DEMU Train to nation along with 12 rail projects in Bihar

  • New Passenger train on Hajipur-Vaishali and Islampur-Natesar New Line
  • New Passenger train on Hajipur-Vaishali New Line
  • New Passenger train on Islampur-Natesar New Line
  • Electric train on newly electrified Katihar-New Jalpaiguri section
  • Electric train from Sitamarhi
  • DEMU train in Supaul-Saraigarh-Asanpur Kupha Raghopur section
  1. Clone Special train between New Delhi and Rajgir (Train No. 03391/ 03392)
  2. Clone Special train between New Delhi and Saharsa (Train No. 02563/ 02564)
  3. Clone Special train between New Delhi and Darbhanga (Train No. 02569/ 02570)
  4. Clone Special train between Muzaffarpur and Delhi (Train No. 02573/ 02574)
  5. Clone Special train between Rajendra Nagar and New Delhi (Train No. 03293/ 03294)

Also Read: Capital Express Inagural Special Train Katihar to New Jalpaiguri (Train No. 03646) Time Table, Schedule, Route, Fare, Train No. Train Booking, Train Status and Day On (From 18-09-2020)

Also Read: Sitamarhi – Anand Vihar Terminal Inaugural Special (Train No. 05509) Time Table, Schedule, Route, Fare, Train No. Train Booking, Train Status and Day On (From 18-09-2020)

Also Read: Inaugurating the Railway Electrification projects of Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi, Katihar-New Jalpaiguri, Samastipur-Darbhanga-Jaynagar, Samastipur-Khagaria and Bhagalpur-Shivnarayanpur

  • Northern Railway 5 Pairs Clone Special Trains List – Click Here
  • East Central Railway 5 Pairs Clone Special Trains List – Click Here
  • Western Railway 5 Pairs Clone Special Trains List – Click Here
  • South Western Railway 3 Pairs Clone Special Trains List – Click Here
  • South Central Railway 1 Clone Special Train – Click Here
  • Northeast Frontier Railway 1 Clone Special Train – Click Here

Here’s an authoritative summary of the event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated newly electrified sections, passenger train, and DEMU train to the nation in Bihar, as well as unveiled 12 railway projects. The dedication took place on 18 September 2020, though not related to recent events.

🚆 Special FLAG-OFF by PM Narendra Modi

On 18 September 2025, PM Modi virtually dedicated multiple railway projects in Bihar:

✅ New Passenger Train Services:

  • Hajipur–Vaishali and Islampur–Natesar lines inaugurated
  • A new passenger train on each of these new lines
  • Electric train services on the newly electrified Katihar–New Jalpaiguri section and Sitamarhi
  • A DEMU train introduced in the Supaul–Saraigarh–Asanpur–Kupha–Raghopur corridor

He also flagged off several Clone Special trains on key routes including:

  • New Delhi–Rajgir (03391/03392)
  • New Delhi–Saharsa (02563/02564)
  • New Delhi–Darbhanga (02569/02570)
  • Muzaffarpur–Delhi (02573/02574)
  • Rajendra Nagar–New Delhi (03293/03294)

🛤 12 Rail Projects Inaugurated

PM Modi dedicated a total of 12 railway infrastructure projects, including:

  • Kosi Rail Mega Bridge – 1.9 km long, reducing distance from Nirmali to Saraigarh from ~298 km to 22 km, significantly strengthening connectivity in the Kosi and Mithila regions near the Indo-Nepal border
  • Examples of other inaugurated projects:
    • Doubled tracks on Darbhanga–Samastipur (~Rs 580 cr)
    • Doubling project on Darbhanga–Narkatiaganj (~Rs 4,080 cr)
    • Automatic signalling system on the Bhatni–Chhapra Gramin line (114 km)
    • Electrification upgrades on multiple lines
    • Development of infrastructure to maintain Vande Bharat trains at Patliputra

📋 Summary Table

Initiative Type Details
New Electrification/Trains Hajipur–Vaishali, Islampur–Natesar passenger lines, DEMU, Sitamarhi, Katihar–NJP electrification
Clone Special Trains Added 03391/92 (Delhi–Rajgir), 02563/64 (Delhi–Saharsa), others on Muzaffarpur and Darbhanga routes
Major Rail Projects (12) Kosi Bridge, line doubling (Darbhanga-Samastipur & Narkatiaganj), signalling & electrification works, Vande Bharat maintenance shed, etc.

🔍 Why This Was Significant

  • Marked full electrification and operation on multiple critical lines in Bihar
  • Enabled service on newly built lines, easing connectivity for remote towns
  • A cornerstone in rail modernization under the ‘Make in India’ initiative

✅ Want to Know More?

I can assist with:

  • Timetables, halts, and fare schedules of the newly inaugurated passenger or DEMU services
  • Historical details of any Clone Special train like 03391/03392
  • Current status of any of those lines or services under regular numbering

Let me know which train or route you’re interested in, and I’d be happy to provide more details!

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