A new Ganga crossing for Bihar trains: Mokama's double-line bridge, location and safety clearance explained
Mokama's new double-line rail bridge is carrying trains across the Ganga. See where it sits, why Rajendra Pul remains in use and how the crossing adds capacity in Bihar.
- Oct 5, 2026,
- Updated Oct 5, 2026 6:25 PM IST
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Mokama's new rail bridge entered service around the start of October 5. East Central Railway's chief spokesperson told The Indian Express that train 15483, Mahananda Express, was the first service to cross it. (Credit: East Central Railway)
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The double-line bridge crosses the Ganga near Mokama, parallel to the existing Rajendra Pul. It connects the Mokama–Barauni side of the railway network, adding a crossing between north and south Bihar. (Credit: East Central Railway)
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The railway spokesperson says the existing bridge will also continue carrying trains. Its line and the new bridge's two lines give the corridor three railway lines across the river, providing more capacity for operations. (Credit: East Central Railway)
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The main river bridge is approximately 1.9 kilometres long, while the wider project extends around 15.5 kilometres. Reporting also identifies approach structures and connections, so the two lengths describe different parts of the work. (Credit: East Central Railway)
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The Commissioner of Railway Safety inspected the bridge and associated doubled, electrified line on October 3–4. Operations followed safety clearance. Additional capacity does not by itself establish a fixed reduction in any passenger's scheduled journey time. (Credit: East Central Railway)