Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated key infrastructure projects and laid the foundation stone for major upgrades at Karpoorigram station in Bihar’s Samastipur division.
The Minister launched station redevelopment works worth ₹3.30 crore, which include modernization of the station building, upgraded waiting rooms, digital passenger information systems, improved toilets and drinking water facilities, and ramps for differently-abled passengers.
He also performed the Bhoomi Pujan for a ₹14 crore underground railway subway at Level Crossing Gate No. 59C, between Karpoorigram and Khudiram Bose Pusa stations. The subway is expected to reduce local traffic congestion and improve train movement and safety.
Highlighting Indian Railways' progress, Shri Vaishnaw noted that 35,000 km of new railway lines have been built in the last 11 years, surpassing previous records. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making Bihar a key stakeholder in building a Viksit Bharat.
