Railways approve ₹122 crore Barbil–Bolanikhadan doubling on iron ore corridor
On 28 September 2026 Indian Railways approved the 6 km Barbil–Bolanikhadan doubling project of South Eastern Railway at a cost of ₹122 crore.
Summary
The single-line section, part of the 'Energy, Mineral and Cement Corridor', carries about 9 MTPA of high-grade iron ore and pellets from SAIL's Bolani mines and private sidings to steel plants and ports. Doubling will allow an additional 8.9 MTPA of freight and reduce delays, ahead of SAIL's mine expansion.
Key facts
- Project
- Barbil–Bolanikhadan doubling, 6 km, South Eastern Railway
- Cost
- ₹122 crore
- Corridor
- Energy, Mineral and Cement Corridor
- Current traffic
- About 9 MTPA, iron ore and pellets (SAIL Bolani mines)
- Additional capacity
- 8.9 MTPA
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
Advanced
The Barbil–Bolanikhadan doubling project approved in September 2026 mainly serves the movement of which commodity?
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Correct answer: B — Iron ore and pellets
The section carries high-grade iron ore and pellets from SAIL's Bolani mines and private sidings to steel plants and ports.