July 26, 2020: The 3rd Line between Dhutra and Bamra (27.9 km) in Chakradharpur Division of South Eastern Railway has been completed. This is a part of the important 3rd Line project between Rourkela-Jharsuguda (101 km) on Howrah-Mumbai main line.
With the Howrah-Mumbai trunk route witnessing heavy growth of rail traffic, this 3rd Line project became essential. The existing main line has become fully saturated due to which operation of Passenger and Freight train services have become extremely difficult as well as complicated.
With a view to provide additional line capacity, to ease congestion and for more mobility of freight and passenger train movement, this 3rd line project is being given high priority.
Source: railsamachar
