Indian Railways has approved two rail infrastructure projects worth ₹647.58 crore, including a Rail Over Rail (RoR) flyover in Gujarat and a rail bypass in Bihar, aimed at improving capacity, safety and operational efficiency.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday, 24 March, the projects include a 9.20 Km Rail Over Rail flyover at Kosamba on the Western Railway and a 13.38 Km rail bypass at Bhagalpur under Eastern Railway.
The Kosamba RoR flyover, sanctioned at ₹344.38 crore, will provide seamless connectivity to the Kosamba-Umrapada gauge conversion section.
The Kosamba-Umrapada section lies on the eastern side of the Mumbai-Vadodara main line and its gauge conversion is currently underway.
The ministry said that due to the presence of the Dedicated Freight Corridor alignment, direct connectivity of the gauge converted line with the main line is not feasible through a surface crossing.
“The approved Rail Over Rail flyover will eliminate surface crossings and enable seamless integration of the Gauge Conversion section with the Mumbai-Vadodara main line. This will ensure uninterrupted and safe movement of trains on these critical routes and help fully realize the benefits of the gauge conversion project,” the ministry said.
In Bihar, the ₹303.20 crore Bhagalpur Bypass will connect Gonudham Halt on the Barahat-Bhagalpur section with Sabour on the Bhagalpur-Sahibganj section, easing congestion at Bhagalpur junction.
The Barahat-Bhagalpur section is currently operating at more than 125 per cent capacity utilisation, leading to congestion and operational delays, according to the ministry.
Trains moving between the Barahat-Bhagalpur and Bhagalpur-Sahibganj sections require engine reversal at Bhagalpur, resulting in detention and operational inefficiencies.
The proposed bypass is expected to improve operational fluidity and punctuality, the ministry said.
The Railways said these infrastructure works will strengthen rail connectivity in Gujarat and Bihar, enhance safety, reduce congestion, and improve overall efficiency of train operations.
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