Eastern Railway GM Inspects Jamalpur, Announces New Coaching Depot and Major Upgrades for Rail Factory and Passenger Facilities

Eastern Railway GM Milind Deuskar recently visited Jamalpur for two days. He came with his team to check on the expansion plans for the Jamalpur Rail Factory and improvements in passenger facilities. The visit included inspecting coaching depots and new railway lines. He arrived by a special train and received a warm welcome at the station, with strong security measures in place.

During his visit, Deuskar shared positive news about the future of Jamalpur. He mentioned that tenders for projects worth ₹140 crore, announced by the Railway Minister, are complete, and work will begin soon. The Jamalpur factory plays a crucial role in Eastern India’s rail operations, producing important equipment like cranes and handling maintenance of wagons.

One major announcement was the construction of a new coaching depot between Jamalpur and Bhagalpur, which will help in running more trains. Currently, the tripling of tracks between Jamalpur and Bhagalpur is underway, and plans are in place for a fourth track from Barharwa to Bhagalpur. This will significantly increase train services in the area.

Additionally, the Rail Nirman Karkhana Sangharsh Morcha presented a memorandum to the GM. They are requesting that Jamalpur be recognized as a manufacturing hub within East Central Railway and emphasized the need for employee safety. The assurance of more work and the coaching depot has raised hopes for the development of Jamalpur.

Moving forward, the immediate focus will be on starting the announced projects and boosting employment opportunities in the factory. The railway department is also expected to announce new job vacancies soon, contributing to the growth of the local economy.