Shri Narendra Modi Hon’ble Prime Minister NEW RAILWAYS New A progressive journey since 2014 Parliamentary Constitutuency PREFACE

Indian Railways is the lifeline of the Nation and a catalyst for ’s progress and economic development. South Eastern Railway (SER) plays a significant role in the socio-economic development of the state of Jharkhand. 36% of SER’s jurisdiction covers Jharkhand. With a view to improve railway infrastructure and extend the railway network in Jharkhand, the Ranchi Railway Division was formed in the year 2003. The Government of Jharkhand always extends necessary support and co-operation to this railway towards development of Jharkhand and improvement of train services.

Railways have achieved many visible milestones in Jharkhand in the last 5 years in different fields viz. construction of new lines, doubling, introduction of new trains, extension of service, increase in frequency of trains etc. On the freight side, loading of South Eastern Railway has reached the mile stone of 154.87 Million Tonnes, where the lead role has been taken by the state. The changing face of transport sector in Jharkhand and the expectations of its people are being fulfilled with top most priority. Some of the recent achievements of railways and ongoing projects parliamentary constituency-wise in the state of Jharkhand have been highlighted in this Pamphlet. It may be noted that the budgets allocated to various projects are not apportioned constituency- wise but reflect the cost of the project.

*Jharkhand Railway Network Map Not To Scale INPUTS BY RAILWAY IN RAJMAHAL CONSTITUENCY RAJMAHAL PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCY

A. ASSEMBLY SEGMENTS : Rajmahal, Borio, Barhait, , & Maheshpur B. WORKS COMPLETED IN LAST FIVE YEARS: B.1 Infrastructural Developments: u Doubling from Bonidanga to 56.78 Km at a cost of Rs. 253.46 crores u Extension of main line to accommodate full goods train length at Pirpainti at a cost of Rs. 0.99 crores u Infrastructure facilities of 140 ton breakdown crane at Sahibganj at a cost of Rs. 0.89 crores u Rewiring of 700 unit staff quarters under jurisdiction of MLDT-250 units, Sahibganj-250 units and Bhagalpur 200 units at a cost of Rs. 0.65 crores u New station building at Maharajpur station at a cost of Rs. 0.90 crores u New station building at Mirzachauki station at a cost of Rs.1.00 crores u Development of marshalling loading siding at Sahibganj at a cost of Rs.1.00 crores u Road Under Bridge in lieu of level crossing gate No. 51 in between Rajmahal and Tinpahar at a cost of Rs. 1.200 crores u Extension of goods shed at Mirzachauki at a cost of Rs. 1.460 crores B. 2 Passenger Amenities u Foot over bridge at Mirzachauki at a cost of Rs.1.50 crores u Foot over bridge at Tiljhari at a cost of Rs.1.60 crores u 20 feet foot over bridge at Sahibganj at a cost of Rs.1.25 crores u Provision of new foot over bridge at Sarkrigali station at a cost of Rs.1.00 crores u New circulating area at Maharajpur station at a cost of Rs. 0.30 crores u New circulating area at station at a cost of Rs. 0.50 crores u New circulating area at Mirzachauki at a cost of Rs. 0.35 crores u New circulating area at Karamtola station at a cost of Rs. 0.200 crores u Divyang friendly toilets at Maharajpur, Sakrigali, Mirzachauki, Karmatola C. OTHERS: u Provision of LED light fittings in place of conventional lights at 12 stations at a cost of Rs.0.280 crores u Provision of LED light fittings in place of conventional lights at 18 stations at a cost of Rs.0.250 crores D. ON GOING WORKS: u Provision of minimum essential works at Karmatola, Mirzachauki at a costsof Rs.0 .200 cores u Sahibganj: development of marshalling loading siding in to two spur lines for outward loading at a cost of Rs. 1.000 crores u Sahibganj – new diesel electrical multiple unit maintenance shed at a cost of Rs. 21.48 crores u Sakrigali – extension of sawai siding to accommodate full rake for loading at a cost of Rs.1.060 crores u Provision of LED light fittings (indoor/outdoor) at rest of stations over MLDT division Phase­ II at a cost of Rs. 1.41 crores u Lifts at A1, A and other pilgrim stations withhigh passenger density for 9 numbers li fts : 2 each at Maida Town, Bhagalpur, Sahibganj, New Farakka and 1 at Kahalgaon at a cost of Rs. 2.47 crores u Provision of watercooler in new locations as well as replacement in all At A. Band D category station over MLDT at a cost of Rs. 0.400 crores. u DMU shed at Sahibganj. SOME IMPORTANT PHOTOS