The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Eastern Circle, Kolkata, Suvomoy Mitra conducted an inspection of the newly doubled Nawada-Tilaiya section under the Kiul-Gaya doubling project in Danapur Division. The inspection included a thorough assessment of the newly constructed double line and bridges in the section. As part of the evaluation, a speed trial was successfully carried out at 120 km/h using a special train between Nawada and Tilaiya.

The inspection was attended by the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Danapur Division, Jayant Kumar Choudhary, along with senior officials from the Construction department. Their presence underscored the significance of the project in enhancing rail infrastructure in the region.

Following the approval from the CRS, train operations will commence on the newly doubled section, facilitating improved connectivity and operational efficiency.

The Kiul-Gaya rail section, spanning 124 km, was approved for doubling in the 2015-16 period at an estimated cost of Rs 12 billion. The project's completion is expected to enhance train speeds, contributing to increased efficiency in rail transport and supporting industrial development in the region.

News source: Millennium Post