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IRCON bagged a ₹1,068 crore EPC contract from Indian Railways for construction of a new broad-gauge rail bridge across the Ganga river, featuring a double-line track substructure and single-line track superstructure, between Bikramshila and Katareah.
- The upcoming rail bridge will essentially connect the south and north banks of the Ganga in Bhagalpur, enhancing rail access across the river in this key region of Bihar.
Why it matters: the bridge will cut travel time boosting regional freight movement across the Ganga. Bhagalpur is a major hub in Bihar’s silk and agriculture economy, and better rail links here are crucial for supply chain efficiency.
This project also feeds into Indian Railways’ ₹2.5 lakh crore capital outlay for FY25, where bridge and connectivity upgrades are a core focus.
