Indian Railways has approved the 54-kilometre Kiul-Jhajha third line project at a cost of 962 crore rupees. The Ministry of Railways has said that the project forms an important part of the High Traffic Density Network of Indian Railways and is expected to strengthen both passenger and freight movement across Eastern and Northern India.

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the project will significantly enhance capacity on the heavily utilised Howrah-Delhi corridor and help improve punctuality and operational flexibility of train services. He said the additional line infrastructure will facilitate seamless movement of passenger and freight trains while supporting industrial growth and trade connectivity across the region.