The Indian Railways is undertaking major development projects in the Santhal Pargana region, bringing significant improvements to rail travel and creating new employment opportunities. Key projects include: * **Third line:** From Asansol-Jasidih-Patna to Pt. DD Upadhyaya Junction (Mughalsarai) * **Fourth line:** From Asansol-Jasidih-Patna * **Second line:** From Bhagalpur-Hansdiha-Dumka-Rampurhat *...
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**Freight Multi Modal Hub:** Between Jasidih and Tulsitand, creating thousands of jobs. * **Railway Bypasses:** At Bhagalpur, Hansdiha, Dumka, and Rampurhat, allowing trains from Godda to Bhagalpur and Godda to Basukinath to avoid delays. The total cost of these projects is estimated at ₹5000 crore. The coal transportation that was previously done from Dumka has been shifted to Madanpur, addressing the concerns of local residents about dust pollution and health issues. This decision was made after residents raised their concerns during the inauguration of the Dumka-Patna train. The railways allocated ₹44 crore for the shift to Madanpur.