Eastern Railway’s Sonepur Division Lands ₹1 Crore Annual Deal to Revamp Muzaffarpur Station
मुख्य बातें
- •The Sonepur Division of East Central Railway (ECR) has secured a ₹1 crore annual contract for modernising Muzaffarpur railway station.
- •The project includes upgrades to platforms, waiting areas, lighting, signage, digital systems, accessibility features, and sanitation under the ‘Mission Amrit Station’ scheme.
- •The total budget is ₹3 crore, to be implemented over three phases starting April 2025.
- •The initiative aims to improve passenger experience and aligns with the central government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ mission.
- •Local commuters and traders have expressed support, citing long-pending infrastructure demands.
The Sonepur Division of the East Central Railway (ECR) has secured an annual contract worth ₹1 crore for the modernisation of Muzaffarpur railway station in Bihar. The contract, aimed at enhancing passenger amenities and infrastructure, was awarded following a competitive bidding process and is expected to be implemented over the next fiscal year.
Muzaffarpur, a major railway junction in northern Bihar, serves as a critical hub for both passenger and freight traffic. The modernisation project includes upgrades to platforms, waiting areas, lighting, signage, and digital passenger information systems. Additionally, efforts are being made to improve accessibility for differently-abled passengers and upgrade sanitation facilities. The project aligns with the central government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative and the ‘Mission Amrit Station’ scheme, which focuses on transforming 1,000 railway stations across the country into world-class facilities by 2024.
