Bihar-Made engines to power South African trains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi just rolled out a bunch of new projects worth ₹5,735 crore in Siwan, Bihar. These include better water supply, improved rail connections, and more reliable power.
The highlights? A fresh Vande Bharat train linking Pataliputra Junction to Gorakhpur and the new Vaishali-Deoria railway line.
Key takeaways from PM's Bihar visit
Modi also shared that locomotives built in Bihar will soon be exported to South Africa—a big win for local manufacturing.
He kicked off 32 new projects (most focused on urban development), handed over keys to 6,600+ new homes under a government housing scheme, and launched initiatives under the Amrit Bharat scheme and the Namami Gange Pariyojana.
This visit was all about showing how the NDA government is working to boost development across Bihar as elections approach.