Introduction: The Central Government is undertaking a significant scheme, the Varanasi-Patna-Howrah High-Speed Rail Corridor, and preparations for its development work are underway. As a part of this project, two new metro stations will be built at Baijal Tetaria and Rasalpur villages, which are located near National Highway-82 and two kilometers south of Manpur railway station. The construction of these stations will connect the historic and religious places of Gaya city, including Bodh Gaya, the city of Lord Buddha. In this blog, we will discuss the details of this project and its impact on the region.
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- Varanasi-Patna-Howrah High-Speed Rail Corridor Development: The Varanasi-Patna-Howrah High-Speed Rail Corridor is a 1718 kilometer long railway line that will connect Varanasi, Patna, and Howrah. It will have 107 km rail line in Uttar Pradesh, 228.4 km in Bihar, 10 km in Jharkhand, and West Bengal. There will be a total of 11 stations constructed along the 403-kilometer high-speed rail corridor. The trains will run at a speed of 350 kilometers per hour, which will reduce travel time between these cities significantly.
- New Metro Stations in Gaya: Under this project, a new metro station will be constructed at Manpur in Gaya, and the preparations for alignment are currently underway. The CO has dispatched a letter to the District Justice of the Peace, Dr. SM Thiagarajan, after analyzing the land site. The new metro stations in Gaya will not only connect the city with Varanasi, Patna, and Howrah but will also connect Gaya’s historic and religious places with the rest of the country. These stations will be built near National Highway-82, which will also improve connectivity to the nearby airport and other significant locations.
- Impact on the Region: The construction of new metro stations in Gaya will have a significant impact on the region’s development. The new metro stations will help connect Gaya with Varanasi, Patna, and Howrah, which will promote tourism and trade. Additionally, the construction of the Varanasi-Patna-Howrah High-Speed Rail Corridor will reduce travel time between these cities, which will significantly benefit the people of the region.
Manpur Railway Station | 2 KM |
International Airport Gaya | 15 KM |
Gaya Junction Railway Station | 8 KM |
Mahabodhi Temple | 16 KM |
GAYA-NALANDA BUS STAND | 2 KM |
Conclusion: The construction of new metro stations in Gaya and the Varanasi-Patna-Howrah High-Speed Rail Corridor development are significant projects that will have a positive impact on the region’s growth and development. These projects will promote tourism, improve connectivity, and reduce travel time between the cities, which will benefit the people of the region in numerous ways.