Railways approves ₹976-crore multitracking of Danapur–Fatuha section in Bihar
Indian Railways approved multitracking of the 29-km Danapur–Fatuha section of East Central Railway in Bihar at a cost of ₹976 crore on 1 August 2026.
Summary
Indian Railways approved multitracking of the 29-km Danapur–Fatuha section of East Central Railway in Bihar at a cost of ₹976 crore, the Railways Ministry said on 1 August 2026. Third and fourth lines will be laid between Danapur and Patna and between Patna Saheb and Fatuha, with a third line between Rajendra Nagar and Patna Saheb. The project will allow 22 more passenger trains and 18 more freight trains daily and an extra 5.2 million tonnes of freight a year.
Key facts
- Section
- Danapur–Fatuha, 29 km (Patna region)
- Cost
- ₹976 crore
- Zone
- East Central Railway
- Capacity
- +22 passenger and +18 freight trains daily; +5.2 MTPA freight
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the approved cost of the Danapur–Fatuha multitracking project in Bihar?
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Correct answer: B — ₹976 crore
Indian Railways approved the 29-km Danapur–Fatuha multitracking at ₹976 crore.
The Danapur–Fatuha section approved for multitracking in August 2026 falls under which railway zone?
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Correct answer: D — East Central Railway
Danapur–Fatuha is a section of East Central Railway.