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Bihar Rail Journey: Mokama Ganga Bridge Trial Successful at 90 Kmph Speed
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News18•08-10-2026, 20:44
Bihar Rail Journey: Mokama Ganga Bridge Trial Successful at 90 Kmph Speed
- •The trial of the new rail bridge built over the Ganga river at Hathidah, Mokama, has been successfully completed.
- •Railway officials and the technical team conducted a two-day inspection covering track strength, alignment, and safety aspects.
- •During the speed trial, the train successfully ran on the new track at a speed of about 70 to 90 kilometers per hour.
- •The new double-track bridge built parallel to Rajendra Setu will significantly strengthen rail connectivity between North and South Bihar.
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During the speed trial on the new rail bridge built over the Ganga river at Hathidah, Mokama, the train ran successfully at a speed of about 70 to 90 kilometers per hour.
The new rail bridge featuring a double rail track in Hathidah, Mokama, has been constructed parallel to the old Rajendra Setu to strengthen rail connectivity between North and South Bihar.
Railway officials and the technical team thoroughly inspected tracks three, four, and five, checking the track's strength, alignment, safety-related standards, and various operational aspects of the bridge.
