Bihar’s  Share in Railway Budget 2014-15 was rather disappointing one for second consecutive year. Despite being highest revenue grosser for Railways, Bihar got only 2 new Trains in the Interim Budget presented in Lok Sabha yesterday. Below is a brief analysis of the perks to Bihar in the Budget.
New Trains Originating in Bihar
Mumbai – Patna AC Express (Bi-weekly) via Khandwa, Itarsi, Manikpur
Patna– Bangalore Express (Weekly) via Mughalsarai, Chheoki, Manikpur, Nagpur
New Trains passing through Bihar
Kamakhya – New Delhi AC Express (Weekly) via Chhapra, Varanasi
Sealdah –Jodhpur AC Express (Bi-weekly) via Mughalsarai
Katra – Howrah Express (Weekly) Express via Mughalsarai, Varanasi, Saharanpur
Ranchi – New Jalpaiguri Express (Weekly) via Jhajha, Katihar
Besides Train No. 15281/15282 Patna – Saharsa Koshi Express would be extended to Murliganj.
The Rail Minister also proposed survey for laying a new Rail line connecting Chakia and Kesariya (Kaithwalia).